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What is the age limit for bone marrow transplant donors?

According to the World Marrow Donor Association, registries require an upper age limit of 60 for new donors. This means that while there are age-related guidelines, the question of **what is the age limit for bone marrow transplant donors?** has a more nuanced answer than you might think.

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Why can't people over 35 donate bone marrow? Unpacking the age limit

According to the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), doctors request donors ages 18-35 for unrelated transplants nearly 80% of the time, leading many to ask: why can't people over 35 donate bone marrow? The answer involves patient outcomes, donor health, and the changing quality of stem cells as we age.

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