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      • February 29, 2016 at 3:15 am
      RickO
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        I was a regular blood donor prior to getting an in situ melanoma diagnosis. After the diagnosis I researched this question from the blood center I use and I have to be clear for 10 years before I'm eligible to donate again.

        I've personally decided that I'm not willing to put someone at risk, even if it's very small by donating again, even past the 10 year mark. 

         

         

        • February 29, 2016 at 3:15 am
        RickO
        Participant

          I was a regular blood donor prior to getting an in situ melanoma diagnosis. After the diagnosis I researched this question from the blood center I use and I have to be clear for 10 years before I'm eligible to donate again.

          I've personally decided that I'm not willing to put someone at risk, even if it's very small by donating again, even past the 10 year mark. 

           

           

          • February 29, 2016 at 3:15 am
          RickO
          Participant

            I was a regular blood donor prior to getting an in situ melanoma diagnosis. After the diagnosis I researched this question from the blood center I use and I have to be clear for 10 years before I'm eligible to donate again.

            I've personally decided that I'm not willing to put someone at risk, even if it's very small by donating again, even past the 10 year mark. 

             

             

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