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Big brother’s bone marrow donation offers hope to 9-year-old sister with sickle cell disease
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points : A 9-year-old girl with sickle cell disease is set to receive a bone marrow transplant from her older brother. The brother, 13, is a match for the surgery, which is scheduled for January.
From Alabaster, Ala.: A 9-year-old girl with sickle cell disease is set to receive a bone marrow transplant from her older brother. The brother, 13, is a match for the surgery, which is scheduled for January. The siblings are learning about medical terms related to the procedure. Their mother is also struggling to understand the vocabulary, but is encouraged by their positive attitude.
The family is going through a difficult time as the 9-year-old girl deals with her condition. Further details about the family's situation and the upcoming transplant are available from the source.
The bone marrow donation is expected to offer a second chance at life for the young girl.
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Category: schools Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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