Russell’s stem cell transplant experience – new video
5 Mar. 2015New video clip – Russell Cook’s stem cell transplant experience
05/03/15
We have uploaded a new video clip of our friend and new MDS UK trustee Russell Cook.
He tells us in detail about his experience of his three stem cell transplants – two from an unrelated donor – which failed, followed by stem cells from his 15 year old son Luke – which fortunately did work.
Russell has since gone on to run several marathons – and is doing extremely well.
Russell’s Stem Cell transplant from mds patient support on Vimeo.
A stem cell transplant is not an easy treatment option – nor is the decision to opt for a transplant.
If you are considering a stem cell transplant, please do have numerous conversations with your transplant team – until you have all the information you feel you need to make the decision.
Check the Anthony Nolan website, read the booklet “The 7 steps”.
All to be found on our Information Material webpage.
You may also talk to other patients – but do remember that every patient experience is fairly unique.
We have several other pages on our website that may help you as well.
Check our Useful links page – listing several stem cell transplant blogs – including practical tips on what to bring to hospital – how to cope for those 2-4 weeks in isolation, whilst the stem cells engraft.
If you are a healthy individual – aged 16 to 55 – please do consider registering to become a stem cell donor.
Your contribution and potential donation will save lives.
Contact Anthony Nolan or Delete Blood Cancer – visit our bone marrow donation page to learn more: Stem Cell Marrow Donation
You may also want to watch this great clip from our colleagues at the ACLT:
