Mixed-race patients struggle to find marrow donors

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 05/27/2009 - 13:40

HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) -- If Nick Glasgow were white, he would have a nearly 90 percent chance of finding a matching bone marrow donor who could cure his leukemia....


 

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