Body image after a stem cell transplant – patients’ perspectives
Stem cell transplants, and other treatments for blood cancer, can result in side effects which cause changes to the body – in both appearance and function. We spoke to four patients about dealing with...
View ArticleBody image after a stem cell transplant – the clinical perspective
Changes to body image are an important part of post-transplant recovery, and they can mean different things to each individual patient. Some side effects of treatment that affect body image can be...
View ArticleMy London Marathon – Jacob’s story
At the age of just 19, Jacob was diagnosed with lymphoma. Years later, he’s taking on his third London Marathon – and doing it in support of Anthony Nolan. This is his story. Read more →
View ArticleRonnie’s story – and his lifesaving impact
After Ronnie Manders was born with a rare form of childhood leukaemia, his family began rallying – both to add more donors to the Anthony Nolan register, and to raise lifesaving money in support of our...
View ArticleMy first year after a stem cell transplant – Joanna’s story
Reaching a year post-transplant is a significant milestone for blood cancer patients. Billie in the Anthony Nolan Patient Services team spoke to Joanna, who had her transplant in 2016 to treat acute...
View ArticleAML at 20 – Matthew’s transplant journey
Matthew had his transplant in 2015 when he was 20 years old, after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). He spoke to Billie in the Anthony Nolan Patient Services team about his...
View ArticleA stem cell transplant at 16- Amanda’s story
Amanda had a stem cell transplant when she was 16. She spoke to Billie in the patient services team about her experiences. Read more →
View ArticleMy stem cell transplant as a single parent – Diana’s Story
Diana was 27 years old when she had a stem cell transplant. During her treatment, she also had a young baby to care for as a single parent. She spoke to Billie in the Anthony Nolan Patient Team about...
View ArticleLooking after Lara – Supanya’s story
Supanya’s daughter Lara was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) when she was 24 years old. Due to Lara’s Thai-Italian heritage, she faced a ‘needle in a haystack’ search – only three per cent...
View ArticleRayhan’s story – My first year after a cord transplant
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...
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