Saving the Lives of People with Blood Cancer
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Rayhan was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Stage 3A) in March 2014 at the age of 26. A year ago this month he had a cord transplant.
Rayhan spoke with Billie in Patient Services, about what his recovery has been like and what he has achieved.
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In 2013, Nilush’s acute myeloid leukaemia returned – and he was told he’d need a stem cell transplant to have any chance of life. After several adult donors dropped out at the last minute, he was told he’d need a cord blood transplant.
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Last year, Evie McClean had a stem cell transplant to treat her myelodysplasia – when she was just nine years old.
Here, Evie’s mum Nicki talks about their experiences of transplant – and why she wants there to be more awareness about just how straightforward stem cell donation can be.
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The recovery period for a stem cell transplant can be a challenging, even overwhelming time. You can find yourself having to deal with the pressures of isolation, and side effects – including changes in appetite.
In this powerful, personal blog, Noreen Siddiqui gives us a diary of the first 100 days after her daughter Ayesha’s stem cell transplant.
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Loved ones, who provide support and care to people who’ve had a bone marrow transplant, go through a great deal as well. In 2014, Mariacristina’s husband George had a stem cell transplant to treat his acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Billie in the Patient Experience team interviewed her to talk about her feelings during the process and…
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In today’s blog, Richard Davison tells us about his sister Rachael, who needs a stem cell transplant – and talks about the incredible things the entire family have been doing to raise awareness and funds for Anthony Nolan.
