Cancer Eligibility Information

Donors diagnosed with cancer will be an indefinite deferral.

  • Donors who are cancer free for 5 years must obtain a physician’s statement for possible reinstatement.

  • A donor who has a history of any type of Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome or Multiple Myeloma will remain an indefinite deferral.

  • Potential donors who have had minor skin cancer (basal cell or squamous cell) may be accepted. Melanoma requires indefinite deferral.

  • Cancer of the cervix is acceptable if the donor provides a statement from her physician that it was “carcinoma-in-situ.” This must be approved by the Medical Director. Donor should be indefinitely deferred until such a statement is provided.

 

CANCER DEFERRAL REINSTATEMENT

Lifeline Blood Services has implemented a new allowance for donors with a history of cancer.

  • A donor who has a history of any type of Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome or Multiple Myeloma will remain an indefinite deferral.

  • Donors who are cancer free for 5 years may now be eligible as a blood donor.

  • Individuals who are interested in being allowed to donate must obtain a written statement of consent from their physician and submit it for approval by Lifeline’s Medical Director. These donors will be required to bring a physician statement to Lifeline Blood Services or fax this statement to 731-424-1574.

  • The medical director will review this physician statement and determine eligibility.

  • Donors who qualify for reinstatement will be contacted upon approval of the physician statement

 

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