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New Center Speeds Up Life-Saving Cell Transplants
1 Jan
Summary
- New center aims to transplant cells within 72 hours of collection.
- The charity targets people aged 16 to 30 for new donor sign-ups.
- Over 900,000 potential donors are currently on the Anthony Nolan register.
A new state-of-the-art donation center is set to significantly improve the speed at which vital cells reach transplant recipients. The facility aims to reduce the critical delivery window to just 72 hours post-collection, a move described as a "gamechanger" by officials.
This enhanced control over donor scheduling ensures cells are provided to medical teams precisely when needed. The center has also facilitated the collection of cells from 28 patients for crucial research into novel treatment methods.
Anthony Nolan, the organization behind the center, actively seeks new donors, focusing on individuals aged 16 to 30 to join their register. While recruitment is capped at age 30, donation is permitted up to age 61, with over 900,000 potential donors already listed.
