Somerset stem cell donor urges others to sign up after dad's diagnosis
A Somerset woman is encouraging others to join the stem cell donor register after successfully donating to a patient following her father's cancer diagnosis. The charity DKMS highlights that only 7% of eligible adults are registered, leaving many patients without a match.
Why it matters
Increasing the donor pool is critical for treating blood cancers and autoimmune disorders, as 30% of patients currently fail to find a matching donor.
Image source, Kate Coggan Image caption, Kate Coggan was inspired to donate by her father's cancer diagnosis
The article is a human-interest health report based on personal experience and charity data.
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