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[snowboots]

Was in a chat room the other night and the subject came up about organ donation. I have this designation on my driver's license and never gave a thought to having to remove it. I suppose we are not eligible to donate organs and can understand it. I surely will have to go through some drama to replace my license. But it also got me to thinking maybe I should be carrying some kind of identifier like a medical alert bracelet or card in my wallet. Oncologist never mentioned any of this to me. Any thoughts?

Also checked out the new "LLS Community". Nobody likes change but I suppose it is inevitable. Don't like the new format and can't see that it has anything to offer that this forum doesn't have already. I am of the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" ilk. Just grateful that I found this group while it is still functioning.

[hannibellemo]

I believe we can still donate our corneas.

[mdszj]

Is it possible for someone to get cml from a donated organ?  Maybe that is possible if there is a bad stem cell floating around in the organ?

[pammartin]

That is something I never gave much thought too, I have been an organ donor for years.  Interesting subject. 

 

The comment, 'Just grateful that I found this group while it is still functioning.' scares the hell out of me. This place helped to save my life and my sanity.  Everyone deserves the same support I received.

[Trey]

It is not advisable for blood cancer patients to donate organs.  I had my donor consent removed from my Drivers License upon renewal after diagnosis.  Most people would not acquire CML by transplant but it is very slightly possible if the recipient is a close enough match since immune suppresants are used for organ recipients.

 

http://www.cancer.or...onate-my-organs

[pammartin]

Now I am really bothered.  I wonder if you can get a card that states you are no longer an organ donor till your license expires.  They give you update cards to carry behind your license in your wallet, I think I would want that to be in front of my license to make sure it is noted.

[CallMeLucky]

I thought they still need permission from family. I believe DL is to make your wishes known, it shouldn't be a binding contract.

[MarCap73]

I thought they still need permission from family. I believe DL is to make your wishes known, it shouldn't be a binding contract.

 

I am an organ donor too, I had't given any thought to my status as a potential donor until reading this thread.  I Googled it and found a link to to Organdonor.gov, which is a US Department of Health and Human Services website.  There is an area about legislation and laws: 

 

The synopsis of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of 2006 states: 2006—Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, 2006  —A model statute intended for adoption in every jurisdiction. This model law legally bars others from revoking the consent of a donor after death who legally registered as a donor during his or her lifetime (without an indication that the consent was no longer valid).

 

(I am not a lawyer, maybe if there is one among us, they can delve into this more deeply.)

 

I also found on the site FAQs about Medical Conditions:

 

Medical Condition?

You may still be able to donate your organs. Doctors will evaluate the condition of your organs when the time arises. The transplant team's decision will be based on a combination of factors such as your specific illness and your physical condition to determine which organs and tissues can be donated.