Influence: The price of a 120ml bag of life
19:13 mins
Synopsis: Around six Singaporeans are diagnosed with a blood disease every day, and a bone marrow transplant is often the final option of treatment. But the odds of finding a successful match are slim.
What risks can patients face? What are the real costs involved?
Michelle Martin finds out from executive committee president of the Bone Marrow Donor programme Dr Lim Zi-Yi, as well as a patient and a donor.
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