Stem cell donation

#SwabForYvette

Yvette’s family are calling for people from East Asian and Chinese backgrounds to #SwabForYvette, in the hope that a match can be found for Yvette and others just like her.

Matched unrelated donor (MUD) stem cell transplants

If you’ve found out that you need a stem cell transplant and don't have a relative who can donate, another option is using stem cells from a matched unrelated donor. On this page we’ll explain what this means, how it works and why you might need one.

Haploidentical stem cell transplants

If you’ve found out that you need a stem cell transplant, one of your options might be a haploidentical transplant, which uses stem cells from a relative. On this page we’ll explain what this means, how it works and why you might need one.

Sibling stem cell transplants

If you’ve found out that you need a stem cell transplant, sometimes your biological sibling can be your stem cell donor. On this page we’ll explain what sibling transplants mean, how they work and why you might need one.

Be a proud lifesaver

Every 13 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. An amazing stranger like you donating their stem cells could be their best chance at survival.

Your medical

To help you know what to expect when attending your medical, this page has key things to remember.

The complete guide to G-CSF injections

If you’re donating your stem cells through the PBSC method, in the four days leading up to your donation day you’ll need to have injections of a growth factor known as ‘G-CSF’. This is a big part of your donation experience, so we’ve put together this information from our Medical team to help you know what to expect.