It looks like my leukemia may have returned (AML) and my doctor said earlier that if this happened, I'm looking at a bone marrow transplant. Any experience? 24, female, otherwise healthy (you know, besides the cancer). [more inside]
posted by litterateur on Jun 17, 2009 - 35 answers

Will taking Adderall be a "permanent deferral" from donating bone marrow? [more inside]
posted by slc228 on Mar 2, 2007 - 4 answers

Over 3 years ago I registered with the National Bone Marrow Donor Program as part of a charity event. It was really simple - all they did was take a little blood... Today I get a phone call that apparently, I'm a match. [more inside]
posted by matty on Feb 13, 2007 - 33 answers

BloodFilter: How do new blood cells make their way out of bones? Help this anatomy-challenged Mefite understand! [more inside]
posted by limeonaire on Jun 7, 2006 - 14 answers

Can dogs eat beef bones? My dog loves them (the raw discarded sort from butchers or rib joints) but when I give him one he goes crazy, actually consuming the bone and digging into the marrow. It worries me, but I've heard the marrow is good for them. But every time I've given him one I've had to take it away because he just gets too crazy. I know they can't have chicken bones (obviously, ow!) but what are the risks of giving him a beef bone as an occasional primal treat, even if it means he'll likely chew the whole thing up?
posted by Peter H on Jan 25, 2005 - 19 answers