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What is bone marrow and why is it important?

Bone marrow fills the cavities in your bones and produces blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight germs, and platelets help blood clot. Bone marrow disorders include ...
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Mother becomes bone marrow donor for 2-year-old son battling rare leukemia

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A 2-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer has received a life-saving bone marrow donation. Hezekiah “Hezzy” Martinez received a diagnosis for ...