1. Issue into Perspective Abel Valdenegro Cre 101 Section 29484

2. What is a blood or marrow transplant? It is a standard treatment for patients who have “life-threatening blood, immune system or genetic diseases”It is a standard treatment for patients who have “life-threatening blood, immune system or genetic diseases” It is a transplant that replaces unhealthy blood cells with healthy blood cells.It is a transplant that replaces unhealthy blood cells with healthy blood cells. This process takes 3-4 weeks for the healthy cells to replace the bad cells.This process takes 3-4 weeks for the healthy cells to replace the bad cells.

3. The Problem A person who needs bone marrow transplant needs marrow from a donor who is close to his or her tissue typeA person who needs bone marrow transplant needs marrow from a donor who is close to his or her tissue type It is also more likely the brother and sister are suitable matches but this “happens only 25 to 30 percent of the time”It is also more likely the brother and sister are suitable matches but this “happens only 25 to 30 percent of the time”

4. The Problem Each year about 3,000 patients die every year waiting for bone marrow transplant. A number people die also from complications from a partially matched donor.Each year about 3,000 patients die every year waiting for bone marrow transplant. A number people die also from complications from a partially matched donor. “The problem for cancer patients is that only 2% of Americans are on the national bone marrow donor registry, which makes finding a perfect donor match like finding a needle in a haystack”“The problem for cancer patients is that only 2% of Americans are on the national bone marrow donor registry, which makes finding a perfect donor match like finding a needle in a haystack”

5. Marrow Matches for Minorities A static in 2004 shows how many minorities are register under the National Bone Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)A static in 2004 shows how many minorities are register under the National Bone Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) In 2004 there is approximately 6.2 million donors registered.In 2004 there is approximately 6.2 million donors registered.

6. Marrow Matches for Minorities Whites -- 3,167,307Whites -- 3,167,307 Hispanic -- 547,034Hispanic -- 547,034 African American -- 490,603African American -- 490,603 Asian/Pacific Islander -- 429,177Asian/Pacific Islander -- 429,177 Multiple Race/Other -- 160,905Multiple Race/Other -- 160,905 American Indian/Alaska Native -- 74,716American Indian/Alaska Native -- 74,716 Decline/Unknown -- 1,415,542Decline/Unknown -- 1,415,542

7. How successful are bone marrow transplants? Since 1987 the “NDMP has facilitated more than 43,000 marrow and given patients second chance at life”Since 1987 the “NDMP has facilitated more than 43,000 marrow and given patients second chance at life” The chancing of being successful is different for every patient.The chancing of being successful is different for every patient.

8. Factors that contribute to successful transplants The disease being treatedThe disease being treated The stage of the diseaseThe stage of the disease The patient's age and general healthThe patient's age and general health How well the donor's tissue type matches the patientHow well the donor's tissue type matches the patient

9. The future of bone marrow Today bone marrow transplants we are learning more and more information about the cells and how they can also repair tissue damage.Today bone marrow transplants we are learning more and more information about the cells and how they can also repair tissue damage. Hopefully in the next 5-10 years we can “develop less cellular therapies that will repair and regenerate tissue and organs damage by disease”Hopefully in the next 5-10 years we can “develop less cellular therapies that will repair and regenerate tissue and organs damage by disease”

10. Conclusion After my semester of research to obtain an actual transplant is quite difficult depending the circumstance of the disease, age and patient.After my semester of research to obtain an actual transplant is quite difficult depending the circumstance of the disease, age and patient. I still standby my decision and go forth with donating bone marrow to any patient who is in need.I still standby my decision and go forth with donating bone marrow to any patient who is in need.

11. Conclusion After researching it has motivated me even more that I become a match very soon.After researching it has motivated me even more that I become a match very soon. I hope to inspire people who have seen my website or PowerPoint to motivate them to register with National Bone Marrow Program.I hope to inspire people who have seen my website or PowerPoint to motivate them to register with National Bone Marrow Program.

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