Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) - Tissue - live donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Still receiving treatment.
2. Any wound has not healed.

Supporting information

Additional information

Although basal cell carcinoma is a form of cancer, it only spreads locally. As it does not spread by the blood stream, it is not a risk to people receiving donated material.

An unhealed wound is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving donated material. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels.

Reason for change:

Entry carried over from previous Edition.

Version details:

TL-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (03 December 2007)