Who is Leo Sproson and what medical condition does he have?

Leo Sproson is a 16-year-old boy diagnosed with aggressive acute myeloid leukaemia.

Why is Leo Sproson's father donating stem cells?

Leo's father is donating stem cells because the initially identified donor requires further testing, causing a delay that is too risky for Leo's aggressive leukaemia.

How was a potential donor found for Leo Sproson?

A potential donor for Leo Sproson was found in December following a media appeal by the Mirror newspaper.

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Dad to Donate Stem Cells for Son's Life-Saving Transplant

19 Jan

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Summary

Father will donate stem cells to save his 16-year-old son.
Original donor match found, but requires further testing.
Leukaemia is aggressive, requiring urgent transplant intervention.

Dad to Donate Stem Cells for Son's Life-Saving Transplant

Warren Sproson, 46, is set to donate stem cells to his 16-year-old son, Leo, who is battling aggressive acute myeloid leukaemia. A potential donor was identified in December following a media appeal just before Christmas, but further testing is required before the transplant can proceed.

Due to the aggressive nature of Leo's leukaemia and the critical need for timely intervention, doctors have decided that Leo's father will provide the stem cells. This decision was made after the original donor's required additional testing created an unacceptable delay, as waiting four weeks was deemed too risky.