Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
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Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
In celebration of British Science Week 2021 Dr Jonathan Kay, Anthony Nolan’s Science Communications Manager, looks at the possibility of using a type of cell found in cord blood to treat COVID-19. He also highlights how these cells could possibly be used to treat other conditions in the future and how Anthony Nolan is helping ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Peter Hodes, 75, has just retired from being an Anthony Nolan volunteer stem cell courier after eight incredible years. Here, he shares his story – why he became a courier, his most dramatic trips, and how he feels about retiring from the role. I got involved with Anthony Nolan after I donated one of my ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Our free Telephone Emotional support service enables you to discuss any concerns you may have around transplant with a team of wellbeing specialists from Working To Wellbeing. It’s also available for family members, and you can also get advice on recovery, returning to work and physical activity. In our latest blog Dr Julie Denning, a ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
After two years of being on the stem cell register, Sean Haycock received his first call to donate. Following this donation, two years later he had been found as another match and was preparing to donate the same day he met his first recipient! This is Sean’s double stem cell donation story. If I could ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
The NHS Long-Term Plan commits to exploring new payment models to ensure that patients are able to receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The COVID-19 pandemic has in some way advanced changes to the way healthcare is paid for as the NHS looks at maintaining differences in payment models ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Through the Anthony Nolan Cell & Gene Therapy Service’s provision of cellular material to cell and gene therapy researchers, we are familiar with industry standards and clients’ requirements. But we wanted to find out more about what drives decision making when selecting a cell source provider, and set out the key questions you should be ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Here, Anthony Nolan’s Chief Executive, Henny Braund, gives an overview of current and emerging treatments for blood cancer and the developments needed to give patients the best chance of life. This blog post is adapted from an interview recently given by Henny Braund for The Economist’s World Cancer Series: Europe Virtual Week. You can watch ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Ensuring care has the patient at the centre is a key aim for the NHS and something we’re particularly interested in at Anthony Nolan. Our post-transplant care pathway sets out one approach to ensuring the breadth of patients’ needs are covered after a stem cell transplant. Anthony Nolan worked with the Kings Fund to host ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Over halfway through her pregnancy, Sophie was given the shocking news that she had leukaemia. Clare, from our Patient Services team, spoke to her about her experience, from diagnosis to what helped her on the tough road to recovery after a stem cell transplant. You were six months pregnant with your son, Freddie, when you ..read more
Anthony Nolan | Saving the lives of people with blood cancer
3y ago
Today we are launching our report, ‘Stem cell transplants and COVID-19: What have we learnt from patients during the pandemic?’. Charlotte from our Policy and Public Affairs team shares findings from the report and reflections on the needs of stem cell transplant patients, especially in the context of rising COVID-19 cases across the UK. The ..read more