Do you give blood?

[Peter]

Simple question.

Do you give blood and how many donations do you have?

I have 48 credits.
I used to give platelets but the nearest donation point for that is now beyond reach so I'm just a blood donor now.
How about you?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

How about you?

As a survivor of childhood cancer, I was told way back in the late 80's that I wouldn't be able to donate blood. Perhaps that's changed, but I've never looked into it.

So no.

 

[btthegreat]

Simple question.

Do you give blood and how many donations do you have?

I have 48 credits.
I used to give platelets but the nearest donation point for that is now beyond reach so I'm just a blood donor now.
How about you?

Its nice to feel my blood is wanted again. Most of my life it wasn't.

 

[911Sparky]

Simple question.

Do you give blood and how many donations do you have?

I have 48 credits.
I used to give platelets but the nearest donation point for that is now beyond reach so I'm just a blood donor now.
How about you?

I used to, but I had a pulmonary embolism in 2012, I'm now on blood thinners so I can no longer donate.

 

[CaughtInThe]

Yeah

Normally to coffee tables

 

[NolanVoyd]

Simple question.

Do you give blood and how many donations do you have?

I have 48 credits.
I used to give platelets but the nearest donation point for that is now beyond reach so I'm just a blood donor now.
How about you?

Not allowed to.

I contracted Malaria years ago in service.

NOt a big deal, but it still lives in my blood, whoch precludes me from donating.

 

[Boots]

Not regularly. I’ve been planning to do it more though.

 

[Jessie C]

As a survivor of childhood cancer, I was told way back in the late 80's that I wouldn't be able to donate blood. Perhaps that's changed, but I've never looked into it.

So no.

Same here. I had internal cancer 1993-1995. I was told I could never give blood, and my name/DL number would be reported to the DMV to reflect NO as an organ donor and the red cross to make sure I cannot donate blood. Anyone treated with chemo or radiation has tainted blood. But at least we're still alive!

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Same here. I had internal cancer 1993-1995. I was told I could never give blood, and my name/DL number would be reported to the DMV to reflect NO as an organ donor and the red cross to make sure I cannot donate blood. Anyone treated with chemo or radiation has tainted blood. But at least we're still alive!

I never actually had chemo or radiation. It was a simple tumor, excised, then a second surgery to make sure they got it all when they figured out what it was. Truthfully, if a kid has to get cancer, mine was probably a good one to get. Rare, though. IIRC, I was the 44th recorded case. But my mom would know more than I do. I never even remember the technical term for what I had, but she can rattle it off on demand. I just remember "malignant ... (words) ... histiocytoma." But I was in third grade, so I wasn't paying attention to how serious it was.

 

[Jessie C]

I never actually had chemo or radiation. It was a simple tumor, excised, then a second surgery to make sure they got it all when they figured out what it was. Truthfully, if a kid has to get cancer, mine was probably a good one to get. Rare, though. IIRC, I was the 44th recorded case. But my mom would know more than I do. I never even remember the technical term for what I had, but she can rattle it off on demand. I just remember "malignant ... (words) ... histiocytoma." But I was in third grade, so I wasn't paying attention to how serious it was.

Sounds like you had a very rare form of cancer. The protocol for not giving blood or donating organs is even more pronounced now as medical criteria is so much more advanced than it was in the 80-90's thanks to our wonderful scientists who are being run out of this country....very sad indeed.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Sounds like you had a very rare form of cancer.

I did a quick Google of what I remember, and could add "fibrous" to the mix. It's extremely rare in juveniles, apparently.

The protocol for not giving blood or donating organs is even more pronounced now as medical criteria is so much more advanced than it was in the 80-90's thanks to our wonderful scientists who are being run out of this country....very sad indeed.

I did a quick check at the AMerican Cancer Society on blood donation, and it seems I should look into it again. I may be eligible after all.

 

[Callen]

I give blood once a quarter. My husband has a rare blood type so he gives every 8 weeks or on demand when required...which isn't often.

 

[Jessie C]

I did a quick Google of what I remember, and could add "fibrous" to the mix. It's extremely rare in juveniles, apparently.


I did a quick check at the AMerican Cancer Society on blood donation, and it seems I should look into it again. I may be eligible after all.

Given the fact that you weren't "poisoned" by chemo, and you've been in remission for many years, it may be worth looking into, however "fibrous and malignant" are not good indicators for donation of blood or organs. Good luck though, let us know what you find out!

 

[phoenix2020]

Yes, twice a year, once in the spring then again in the fall.

 

[Allan]

Do you give blood and how many donations do you have?

Can't. I've traveled and lived in malaria regions

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Can't. I've traveled and lived in malaria regions

Some parts of Maple Leafs territory are pretty sketchy....

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Given the fact that you weren't "poisoned" by chemo, and you've been in remission for many years, it may be worth looking into, however "fibrous and malignant" are not good indicators for donation of blood or organs. Good luck though, let us know what you find out!

I've lived so long under this protective umbrella that I'm a little nervous about checking again. I got so needle-averse as a kid that during one appointment for a bone scan (CT maybe?) I successfully fended off my mom, two doctors, and three nurses when I just decided that I wasn't going to take that needle that day.

I'm better now, though.

 

[gdgyva]

I was a regular donor for many many years.....i hit the 5 and then the 10 gallon donation marks

I travelled to parts of Africa, and then Central America in the mid 90's and the Red Cross said i couldnt donate after that....dont know if the ban was ever lifted, but them i had cancer in the early 2000's and that was all she wrote

 

[RF667799]

I couldn't donate for years and years because of being stationed in Germany, That's changed within the last few years, but it wouldn't be real convenient for me at this time, and I'm getting up there where I feel like I need all my blood. I might consider it though, if I see a convenient blood drive.

O negative.

 

[Stealers Wheel]

I tried to donate blood once, but they asked too many personal questions, like "Who's blood is this?" and "Where did you get it?"

 

[Jessie C]

I've lived so long under this protective umbrella that I'm a little nervous about checking again. I got so needle-averse as a kid that during one appointment for a bone scan (CT maybe?) I successfully fended off my mom, two doctors, and three nurses when I just decided that I wasn't going to take that needle that day.

I'm better now, though.

I'm so glad you're OK, and I feel the same way about needles. I get cranky when my Doctors want blood work, I've gotten stuck enough for 5 lifetimes...I went through 10 months of intense chemo with no portable catheter, so they were running out of veins in my arms and hands; when they started looking at my feet I'm like "OH HELL NO!" I get what you mean. Been in remission for 30 years...sounds like you've been in remission for a long time too! TO SURVIVORS!!!!

 

[Jessie C]

I couldn't donate for years and years because of being stationed in Germany, That's changed within the last few years, but it wouldn't be real convenient for me at this time, and I'm getting up there where I feel like I need all my blood. I might consider it though, if I see a convenient blood drive.

O negative.

That's a rare blood type after O, A, B, AB positive. People can make some serious money selling rare blood types...just in case!

 

[Allan]

Some parts of Maple Leafs territory are pretty sketchy....

Of all the tropical places I've been my home province of Manitoba is still the worst place I've been for involuntary blood donations to mosquitoes.

 

[Bum]

I used to donate regularly when I was in the service ; a few months after I retired I travelled to Rwanda and spent nearly a year there teaching...I was advised I would not be able to donate for a one-year period after that.
After that I went straight to Afghanistan for a little over 10 years, so no donating there, and when I returned home I had to deal with the "C" monster.

I am A Neg.