Are there any long term health risks associated with receiving granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)?
G-CSF is the naturally occurring growth hormone used to increase the number of circulating stem cells in peripheral blood stem cell donations. Based on available data from healthy people who have received G-CSF, we have not identified any long term risks. But a donation is not completely risk free and we continually monitor any developments in this area. As part of our post-donation assessment, we collect data both nationally and internationally to establish the long term effects of receiving G-CSF. You can also find more information at The World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) website. Anthony Nolan is working as part of a WMDA subgroup which are currently updating information in this area as there is now more data which supports the safety of G-CSF.
