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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‘It’s in the darkest moments in your life that you see the best in humanity and see just how many people really care for and about you’ – Keith’s story
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When Keith, 48 from Kettering, was diagnosed with hairy cell leukaemia, a type of blood cancer, he turned his love of football into a chance to raise funds and awareness about stem cell donation. Support from my football club I was diagnosed with hairy cell leukaemia on 11 July 2018 – as a football…
‘I do it for Daniel so that he hasn’t died in vain’ – Janet’s story
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On 22 November, we celebrated some of our amazing supporters at the 2018 Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards in the Tower of London. One of the winners, Janet Qualters, has been a dedicated supporter for 30 years in memory of her son, Daniel.. I’ve been involved with Anthony Nolan ever since my son died, 30 years…
‘By this point, Anthony Nolan is part of your everyday life. I think continually about my recipient.’ – Holly’s story, part two
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After Holly donated her stem cells in May 2017, she kick-started a mission to tell as many people as possible about Anthony Nolan as well as raise lifesaving funds. Spreading the word Donating my stem cells was just the start of my lifelong journey with Anthony Nolan. Throughout my donation, I had taken to social…
‘I knew if I was ever the best match for someone I would do it. No thinking required’ – Holly’s donation story, part one
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Holly’s Anthony Nolan story began when she first joined the stem cell register in 2016, but it didn’t stop there as she’s gone the extra mile to spread the word and help save lives. For many people, when I start explaining Anthony Nolan and the process of donating stem cells, their brain goes ‘medical,…
Coping after having two stem cell transplants – Mike’s story
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Mike was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2001. Since then, he has experienced a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), relapsed twice, and has had two stem cell transplants. Now in remission, Mike spoke to Caroline in Patient Services about his story, how he has coped, and the advice he has for other patients…
Transplant after treatment for testicular cancer – Stephen’s Story
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When Stephen, an Events Promoter from South London, was diagnosed with testicular cancer four years ago, he never expected to need a stem cell transplant. But after his immune system was wiped out by chemotherapy, so began his desperate search for a donor. Friday 16th May 2014 will be a date forever etched into my…
