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Today is World Cancer Day. Normally this would pass me by without a second thought. However, recently a friend and my daughter have both been identified as needing Stem Cell Transplants.
In the UK only 2% of people are registered as stem cell donors (9% in Germany & 12% in Israel).
My friend in his mid 60's found a donor from Israel, had his transplant in Dec 2018 and is making progress. My daughter in her early 20's has a German donor and is due for her transplant later this month.
The life changing effect of such a "genetic rebirth" provided by a Stem Cell Transplant cannot be understated.
Sadly young men are underrepresented on the register at 16% but they provide over 55% of all donations.
As a somewhat male dominated forum I thought I'd gently raise the thought that being a Stem Cell Donor could be a possibility for some members.
If you fancy being a donor or are just curious have a look at https://www.anthonynolan.org/
In the UK only 2% of people are registered as stem cell donors (9% in Germany & 12% in Israel).
My friend in his mid 60's found a donor from Israel, had his transplant in Dec 2018 and is making progress. My daughter in her early 20's has a German donor and is due for her transplant later this month.
The life changing effect of such a "genetic rebirth" provided by a Stem Cell Transplant cannot be understated.
Sadly young men are underrepresented on the register at 16% but they provide over 55% of all donations.
As a somewhat male dominated forum I thought I'd gently raise the thought that being a Stem Cell Donor could be a possibility for some members.
If you fancy being a donor or are just curious have a look at https://www.anthonynolan.org/