Stem cell donation

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.

Next step: Swab your cheeks!

Now you’ve completed filling in the form, you need to swab your cheeks to finish your application to join the Anthony Nolan stem cell register.

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.