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Introducing: Anthony Nolan Cell & Gene Therapy Services
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Cell and gene therapies have the potential to be transformative for patients. With the right support, researchers and developers have an opportunity to become leaders in this competitive global market. The number of allogeneic cell-based therapies in development is greater than ever, but how can organisations ensure they have a sustainable supply of starting material?…
‘Because of our ethnicity, the chances of finding our son a matching donor were extremely slim. It was heart-breaking.’ – Anesu’s transplant story
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After a difficult year, things are on the up for four-year-old Anesu and his family. His recovery is going well after receiving a cord blood transplant. His dad, Alvin, wanted to share their story to encourage more people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds to join the register. Last year, we got the devastating news…
Is cord blood a better source of stem cells for some blood cancer patients in need of a transplant?
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In this blog, our Science Communications Manager, Jonathan Kay, looks at a recent study that highlights the potential benefits of selecting a cord blood transplant over a matched related donor for some patients with blood cancer. Introduction When someone needs a stem cell transplant to treat their blood cancer or blood disorder, they can rely on organisations like…
An Occupational Therapist’s guide to managing recovery, during and after a stem cell transplant
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Bronagh O’Kane and Claire Forde are Senior Occupational Therapists who support a range of patients in the Haematology Department at Northern Ireland Cancer Centre. Occupational therapists help stem cell transplant patients manage daily tasks including self-care, work, leisure, and tasks at home. Bronagh and Claire share their advice on how to look after yourself during…
How patients’ views helped inform the approval of a new option for conditioning treatment before a stem cell transplant
After the news that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have recommended treosulfan (Trecondi) as an option for conditioning treatment before a stem cell transplant in England, Charlotte from our Policy and Public Affairs team shares what this means for patients and how Anthony Nolan promoted the views and experiences of patients…
How research is improving our understanding of COVID-19 and its impact on blood cancer patients
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Against daily news articles on COVID-19’s impact and possible new treatments or vaccines, it can be very hard to get a clear picture of the research landscape around the virus. Here Anthony Nolan’s Dr Jonathan Kay summarises the medical research underway to improve our understanding of COVID-19 and examines how it affects patients with blood cancer. Jonathan also talks about IMPACT’s COVID-19 clinical trial for stem cell transplant patients which is part funded by Anthony…
