Yes, finding a successful bone marrow transplant (BMT) with a non-related donor is possible, especially for patients of European descent. A study mentioned in the context found that 67% of patients with European ancestry received a matched transplant from an unrelated donor. However, the success rate for non-Europeans Show Full Answer

Yes, finding a successful bone marrow transplant (BMT) with a non-related donor is possible, especially for patients of European descent. A study mentioned in the context found that 67% of patients with European ancestry received a matched transplant from an unrelated donor. However, the success rate for non-Europeans, including Asians, white Hispanics, and Africans, was lower, with only 33% finding a fully matched unrelated donor. The study highlights the importance of a diverse donor registry to increase the chances of finding a match for patients of all ancestries.

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