Would you donate a kidney or lobe of your liver to help a stranger?

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Yes. I would if I could, but even if I were a perfect match, I am not an acceptable candidate because I'm a cancer survivor.

Dec. 2/16
3:10 am

LachrymoseLamer · 51-55, M

That's fair enough.
Congrats for beating the big C as well! 👍

Serenitree · F

@LachrymoseLamer: but it's so easy to say yes, I'd gladly do it, knowing I can't. I hope I would be as positive if I were an acceptable donor. I'm not even acceptable as a blood donor.

Dec. 2/16
3:15 am

LachrymoseLamer · 51-55, M

@Serenitree: It's ok. You've been through enough. :)

Serenitree · F

@LachrymoseLamer: thanks. It's barely a memory anymore. It was 40 years ago. I'm a true survivor. Never even a sign of it returning.

Dec. 2/16
3:24 am

LachrymoseLamer · 51-55, M

@Serenitree: Excellent! :D May I ask what type it was?

Serenitree · F

T@LachrymoseLamer: ovarian