Bone marrow donation: The only hope for those affected by leukemia - Diario La R

The bone marrow is a fluffy, soft tissue located inside some bones, such as the sternum, ribs, and pelvis, where blood cells (red, white blood cells, and platelets) are produced through a process called haematopoiesis. Its main function is to produce the blood cells needed for the body. There are two types of bone marrow, one red and one yellow; the first contains stem cells that become red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. While th…

The province commemorates the National Day of the Donation of Bone Marrow with a call for new donors. The collections, organized by the Ministry of Health of the Province, through Cudaio, will take place in Rosario, Santa Fe, Governor Crespo, Granadero Baigorria and in the town of Carmen throughout this week. On April 1, the creation of the National Register of... Source