Jethenro will need a bone marrow transplant.
I have had many people ask about being tested to see if they may be a match for Jethenro in case a member of his immediate family are not a match.
The best way to do that is to go to "United Blood Services" near you and let them draw your blood for testing. Tell them you are wanting to donate to Jethenro if you happen to match his hla.
What is hla? This is what needs to match for a successful bone marrow transplant. Blood type does not matter.
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A: Human Leukocyte Antigens are the human form of MHC and are proteins located on the surface of white blood cells and other tissues in the body. HLA antigens play an important role in the immune system's defense against invaders such as bacteria, viruses and parasites
My HLA is in the marrow registry! Praying for a 10/10 match.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann! Wouldn't that be an amazing event...to know you match someone. I may do that also after this is all behind us.
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