Budd Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Chris and I both had an organ donor sticker on our driver's license's. I never brought this up to the dr's because of the spreading of his cancer. I just wanted to let you know that after he passed the hospital called the Organ Donor bank and they called me. Apparently his cornea's and alot of tissue would be available if we wanted to donate them. Scott our 21 yr old was home and we both agreed to it. Scott was the reciepent of donated tissue when he had his ACL repaired. Also I think it's great that Chris' baby blue eyes will be helping someone to see. They asked us if we wanted to know who would be receiving his cornea's and we decide no, that wasn't important to us. So I just wanted to let any of you know, who had been thinking about this, that it is possible even with cancer. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Debbie, That is wonderful! I had thought that once you had cancer, you couldn't donate blood or body parts anymore! It's good to know I am wrong and the place can remain checked on my licence. I always thought that donating organs was a really great thing to do! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Debbie - Thanks for the info - I had the same questions, and never really thought to ask anyone!! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Thank so much for the knowledge that there are still gifts we can give. Hope you and Scott are doing well. Love to you Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 DEbbie, I didn't know what could actually be donated due to the cancer? Thanks for info, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Debbie - that is wonderful. My condolences on losing your young husband. It looks like it happened so fast. It sounds like you are doing OK. I can sorta help answer the question on blood donations. I went to donate here at work and after spending 20 minutes on the book-long questionnaire I completed, the plebonitist (is that what they're called?) took one look at the box I checked saying I'd had melanoma and not so politely escorted me to the door (OK, it wasn't that bad, but I did feel a little like a pariah!). I did ask, and certain cancer survivors, including lung cancer patients, can start donating five years out from remission. but other cancers, like melanoma, disqualify you for life. That was such a shock to me, I did have a Stage II melanoma, but it was just in my skin layers, and it was no big deal! but I guess it's more like one of those "blood disease" cancers or something. Anyway, don't know what the deal is on cancer patients, but maybe certain organs like eyes are ok because the veins are too small for cancer cells to travel through? Karen C. (Dave C's wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I am marked as a donor on my license also. They said I can't donate "major" parts but my eyes and some tissues can be used. Heck, once I am done with them I would hope someone else could get some use out of them. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 That is great news. I thought if one had chemo (John Fact) organs could not be donated. I have always signed up for organ donation and felt bad they would go to waste when I die because of the chemo I have had. My liver has to be good. I have given it a good work out. I have a story to share about a little boy who had asthma and played hockey at the same arena that Tyler my son played. He was about 12 and had an attach that killed him. One year later his family attend a hockey tournament in his name. The Young girl who sang the National Anthem at the opening ceremony received his lungs as a organ donation. I believe the family did not know this until she sang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Debbie, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. What a wonderful thing that someone may be able to see because of the organ transplant you authorized. Mr. Ry, your story about the singer gave me the chills! I have a very good friend who is alive today because of a kidney transplant. It really is the most generous thing for a person to donate organs -- truly saves lives. Bless you! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 What an unselfish act. I'm inspired by this and will make sure I put a donor sticker on my license. Thanks for reminding me to do it! You are awesome and I'm sure your husband would be very happy to be able to help someone else in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Thanks for the post. It is very selfless to think of others at a time of loss. Another thing people can consider is donation to a Cancer research center. There is a need for cancer lines for research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Debbie, Please forgive me for being in such a hurry that I failed to convey my deepest sympathy for your your husband. I am truely sorry. Thank you again for your selflessness. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I never even thought about that. I commend you for being so gratious to others. Good to know it can be done... even with this stupid disease. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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