At Anthony Nolan, we save the lives of people with blood cancer – and we’ve got some incredible stories to tell.
If you’ve got a transplant experience or stem cell donation story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today.
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‘You’re constantly aware that you’re carrying something that could save a life.’ – Peter’s volunteer stem cell courier story
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Peter Hodes, 75, has just retired from being an Anthony Nolan volunteer stem cell courier after eight incredible years. Here, he shares his story – why he became a courier, his most dramatic trips, and how he feels about retiring from the role. I got involved with Anthony Nolan after I donated one of my…
‘Looking after yourself’ – from a health psychologist’s perspective
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Our free Telephone Emotional support service enables you to discuss any concerns you may have around transplant with a team of wellbeing specialists from Working To Wellbeing. It’s also available for family members, and you can also get advice on recovery, returning to work and physical activity. In our latest blog Dr Julie Denning, a…
‘It really is so easy, yet the difference you’ll be making is phenomenal.’ – Sean’s double stem cell donation
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After two years of being on the stem cell register, Sean Haycock received his first call to donate. Following this donation, two years later he had been found as another match and was preparing to donate the same day he met his first recipient! This is Sean’s double stem cell donation story. If I could…
What do NHS payment models mean for post-transplant care?
The NHS Long-Term Plan commits to exploring new payment models to ensure that patients are able to receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The COVID-19 pandemic has in some way advanced changes to the way healthcare is paid for as the NHS looks at maintaining differences in payment models…
What factors should you consider when identifying a cell source provider?
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Through the Anthony Nolan Cell & Gene Therapy Service’s provision of cellular material to cell and gene therapy researchers, we are familiar with industry standards and clients’ requirements. But we wanted to find out more about what drives decision making when selecting a cell source provider, and set out the key questions you should be…
HENNY BRAUND: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR STEM CELL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS?
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Here, Anthony Nolan’s Chief Executive, Henny Braund, gives an overview of current and emerging treatments for blood cancer and the developments needed to give patients the best chance of life. This blog post is adapted from an interview recently given by Henny Braund for The Economist’s World Cancer Series: Europe Virtual Week. You can watch…
