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  • Can sunlight trigger GvHD? How to enjoy the sunny weather safely after a stem cell transplant

    … stem cell transplant. We explain why patients are advised to take extra care – … on 0303 303 0303 or email patientinfo@anthonynolan.org (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). …
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  • Art therapy & sexual side effects of a transplant: the latest research & news

    … cell transplantation, tackling how art and creativity might help during recovery, and the impact of a transplant … researchers in the USA worked with 20 patients who were having a transplant in …
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  • Stem cell transplants in TV and movies: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    … Stem cell transplants in TV and movies When we talk to people about … that supposed to be really painful?” And we think we know who the culprit is… Many TV shows and movies portray stem cell donation as …
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  • Publication of the National Cancer Plan for England

    … 2026), the Department of Health and Social Care published the National … facilities, and that on average patients can lose around £30,000 in … and mental wellbeing is a vital part of recovery and living well, and we hope this …
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  • Is my DNA different now? How a stem cell transplant changes your biology

    … now? Photo: Brothers Dean (left) and Dan (right) – Dean received a stem … effects. One common change patients experience is brand new allergies … into your germ cells and change your family genetic line! We look at how a stem …
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  • Making the UK a premier destination for world-class clinical trials

    … the field of stem cell transplantation and blood cancer. This will bring innovative new treatments to patients faster, while strengthening the … please contact: philanthropy@anthonynolan.org     …
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  • How is ethnicity linked to your likelihood of finding a match?

    … Anthony Nolan, our vision is that all patients have the best access to, experience of, and outcome from a stem cell transplant … and practical support for you and your family.  …
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  • Behind the scenes of cord collection

    … ‘You will be working long twelve 12 and a half hour shifts,’ she continued, … during the difficult nights.’ ‘Hmm…tea and flat cake,’ I thought, ’Sounds like my … and developers of new lifesaving and life improving cell and gene therapies …
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