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New Eligibility Guidelines for Blood Donors with Previous Cancer Diagnoses Apr 14, 2023 | By Jackie O'Reilly (@jacquelineoreilly)
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The period for BCC recovery before donating blood is stated as 30 days. What happens if a biopsy is taken and you choose not to have MOHS or any futher treatment. Can you still donate blood?

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Lauren Brown | @laurenbrown | Mar 4, 2021

Hi there,

Basal cell carcinoma is a malignant skin lesion. In order to be eligible, the lesion must be entirely removed and the wound should be completely healed. The presence of the lesion, i.e., not removed, would prevent you from donating blood. If you have further questions about donating, please give us a call at 507-284-4475 and ask to speak with a nurse!

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