Apamsa Bone Marrow Drive Flier
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e f i L a e v a S p l e H Janet Liang is a 22 year old college student who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (bi-phenotypic) while finishing her bachelor’s degree as an International Development Studies major and Education minor at UCLA. Janet wants to fulfill her dreams of becoming a full-time teacher. Now, she is in dire need of YOUR help to save her life!
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Of the 7 million donors registered, only 30% are minority and only 7% are Asian. Every minority registrant brings new hope!
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USC Premed APAMSA Drive
Wed., November 4, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trousdale Drive (USC)
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PLEASE REGISTER NOW!!! Online: http://join.marrow.org/ SWAB4APAMSA *code valid until 11/30/09*
It is easy to register (takes 5 - 10 min!) 6 Lerro r e d n a x ul-Ale
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* Be between the ages of 18 - 60 * Be willing to donate to any patient * Meet the health guidelines * Fill out a consent form and give a cheekswab
$POUBDU3PHFS5BOHBUSPHFSUBO!VTDFEVGPSNPSFJOGPPSUPWPMVOUFFS
Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) www.a3mhope.org (888) 236 4673 Co-hosted by USC Premedical APAMSA
How to Become a Donor Cells from your marrow or blood can help save a life
1) Join the National Registry Complete a consent form and provide a swab of cheek cells for tissue typing. The registry is searchable by patients worldwide.
2) If you are a potential match Further testing determines whether you are the patient’s perfect match. The donor decides whether or not to continue.
3) Two donation methods The patient’s doctor decides which of these methods is best.
26%
74%
Marrow Donation
PBSC Donation
A small amount of marrow is collected from your hip bone using a needle and syringe. Anesthesia is used during this simple hospital procedure.
You receive injections of Filgrastim for 5 days to increase the blood-forming cells in your bloodstream. You may experience flu-like symptoms for a few days.
Afterwards, you may be sore for a few days to a few weeks, but normal activity may be resumed. Your marrow replenishes itself within a few weeks.
Blood is drawn from your arm using a sterile needle and passes through a machine that separates the blood cells. The remaining blood returns to your other arm.
Committed Donors Can Save Lives
t ane
J
Of the 7 million donors registered, only 30% are minority and only 7% are Asian. Every minority registrant brings new hope!
2 -2 g an
Li
USC Premed APAMSA Drive
Wed., November 4, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trousdale Drive (USC)
Gunwo
o Kim 37
PLEASE REGISTER NOW!!! Online: http://join.marrow.org/ SWAB4APAMSA *code valid until 11/30/09*
It is easy to register (takes 5 - 10 min!) 6 Lerro r e d n a x ul-Ale
Pa
* Be between the ages of 18 - 60 * Be willing to donate to any patient * Meet the health guidelines * Fill out a consent form and give a cheekswab
$POUBDU3PHFS5BOHBUSPHFSUBO!VTDFEVGPSNPSFJOGPPSUPWPMVOUFFS
Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) www.a3mhope.org (888) 236 4673 Co-hosted by USC Premedical APAMSA
How to Become a Donor Cells from your marrow or blood can help save a life
1) Join the National Registry Complete a consent form and provide a swab of cheek cells for tissue typing. The registry is searchable by patients worldwide.
2) If you are a potential match Further testing determines whether you are the patient’s perfect match. The donor decides whether or not to continue.
3) Two donation methods The patient’s doctor decides which of these methods is best.
26%
74%
Marrow Donation
PBSC Donation
A small amount of marrow is collected from your hip bone using a needle and syringe. Anesthesia is used during this simple hospital procedure.
You receive injections of Filgrastim for 5 days to increase the blood-forming cells in your bloodstream. You may experience flu-like symptoms for a few days.
Afterwards, you may be sore for a few days to a few weeks, but normal activity may be resumed. Your marrow replenishes itself within a few weeks.
Blood is drawn from your arm using a sterile needle and passes through a machine that separates the blood cells. The remaining blood returns to your other arm.
Committed Donors Can Save Lives
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