Table 3.
Summary of donor answers to 2 relevant health-related questions on the donor history questionnaire
| Donor questions and affirmative responses | 1 or 2 Sessions group (n = 20) | 3 to 19 Sessions group (n = 20) | 20 to 24 Sessions group (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have you ever had any type of cancer, including leukemia? | |||
| Basal cell carcinoma (excised and healed) | 2 (10) | 2* (10) | 2 (10) |
| Squamous cell cancer (excised and healed) | 0 (0) | 1* (5) | 0 (0) |
| Prostate cancer | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
| Individuals reporting cancer | 2 (10) | 2 (10) | 3 (15) |
| Have you ever had any problem with your heart or lungs? | |||
| Asymptomatic mitral valve prolapse | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
| Coronary artery stent | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
| Exercise-induced asthma | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
| Asymptomatic premature ventricular contractions | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
| Hypertension (controlled with medication) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) | 0 (0) |
| Irregular heart beat | 1 (5) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Individuals reporting problems with heart or lungs | 1 (5) | 1 (5) | 4 (20) |
All data are n (%).
One subject reported 3 separate occurrences of basal cell carcinoma and 1 occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma.