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Apheresis
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Life-Saving Connection |
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Apheresis
(A-fur-ee-sis) is a process that allows a donor�s blood
to be channeled through a sterile, single-use disposable
kit, which collects the platelets or plasma and then
returns the red cells to the donor. A platelet donation
takes less than 90 minutes. We ask our donors to plan
on spending approximately 2 hours at the Blood Center
to allow time for registration, donor screening, donating
and refreshments afterwards.
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| Platelet
and plasma donations have unique benefits for many special
patients: |
- A
child stricken with leukemia
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- A
teenager who suffers with aplastic anemia
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- A
woman with breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy
or radiation treatments
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- Burn
victims who need plasma transfusions to replenish
their fluid loss
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| Platelets
are precious and perishable. They must be transfused within
5 days after donation. Platelet donors are always needed
to maintain adequate supplies. To be a part of our life-saving
team, please contact Apheresis Recruitment at (201) 251-3733.
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To
schedule an appointment, please call:
Apheresis
Recruitment (201) 251-3733
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My
name is Valeria.
In
March of 1996, I discovered a lump in my breast. Following
surgery, I received chemotherapy, radiation treatments
and a stem cell transplant that required many blood
and platelet transfusions. I am grateful to all of
the people who donated their life-saving blood and
platelets. Because of them, I am able to enjoy life
with my family. As an activist for breast cancer awareness,
I urge everyone to donate blood or platelets. Patients
in our area battling cancer and other life-threatening
diseases need your help.
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Apheresis
Collection Staff
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