Stem cell donation

Jackie needed a donor to save her life. In late 2021 her life was turned upside down when she developed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Here she shares her story.

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.

All the information you need for those who are donating stem cells via the PBSC method.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions on having a central line.

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