You receive a complete physical examination and may need to donate units of your own blood to receive back after the marrow collection. The collection is scheduled at a hospital. The marrow is removed from the pelvis using a special needle and syringe while you are under regional or general anesthesia. The donated marrow is immediately sent to the transplant center and transfused into the waiting patient. You'll probably feel some soreness in your lower back area for about a week.
Donors generally return to their normal activities within several days of the procedure.
Within weeks, your body fully replenishes the donated marrow. All Rights Reserved.