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CAR-T cell therapy using cells from donors
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In this blog, our Patient Information Writer and Researcher, Jonathan Kay, takes a closer look at the latest developments in and potential benefits of allo CAR T-cell therapy. Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is an exciting new treatment that has recently been approved for children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), and adults with…
“There were dark days when I wasn’t sure if Claire would make it, but I always stayed positive for her” – supporting my wife through a stem cell transplant
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It is September 2015 and my wife, Claire, and I are on holiday in Orlando, Florida. It’s one of our favourite places. We’d just moved back to the UK after four years of hard work in Australia. The move turned out to be fortunate timing, because of what we were about to go through. When…
‘When I found out that gay men could donate stem cells, I signed up immediately.’ – Paul’s story
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After losing a close friend to blood cancer, Paul joined the stem cell register and has since donated twice to give someone a second chance of life. He’s also run the Great North Run – twice! – for Anthony Nolan and continues to raise awareness, particularly among the LGBT+ community, to dispel myths about donating….
What makes great customer service in the world of Cell and Gene Therapies?
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Thomas Painter, the Business Support Coordinator in the Anthony Nolan Cell & Gene Therapies Service, looks at how great customer service can make all the difference, and how we’re applying these learnings to deliver the best service for our customers and their patients. At Anthony Nolan, providing great customer service to our collaborators is vital…
‘We planned a wedding knowing I only had months to live’– Jo’s Story
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Jo was just six months into a new relationship when she was told she had six months to live. She shares her experience of dealing with her diagnosis, treatment and searching for a matching stem cell donor, while not letting cancer stop her living her life with her partner, Pete. My diagnosis I was 22…
Are cells the new pills for patients?
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With new breakthroughs in cell therapies, Dr Diana Hernandez, Senior Research Scientist and Immunotherapy Group Leader at Anthony Nolan, explains the science behind these treatments, and how Anthony Nolan’s Cell & Gene Therapy Service is looking to support them. Having worked in the stem cell field for many years, it is truly exciting to see…
