The article follows the story of a bone marrow transplant, tracking both the leukemia-ridden recipient and the anonymous donor who saved her life – and the emotional decision of these two college-aged women to finally meet. Through their story, the article sheds light on what a bone marrow transplant entails (particularly via peripheral stem cell transfer) and the complex science of finding a perfect genetic match. The article dispels common myths about bone marrow transplants and emphasizes the need for more bone marrow donors on the national registry.
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