6. A Chance of Life Again - Guests - Rachel Miller, Kelly Statham-Gill and Dr Jenna Love - Anthony Nolan

In this episode we hear from Anthony Nolan Healthcare Professionals, Rachel Miller - Lead Nurse with Anthony Nolan, based in the London offices, Kelly Statham-Gill, Clinical Nurse Specialist based at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Dr Jenna Love - Clinical Psychologist based at St George's Hospital, London. Anthony Nolan is the charity that makes lifesaving connections between patients in need and incredible strangers ready to donate their stem cells. Shirley Nolan founded the charity in 1974 and her son, Anthony's legacy has given hope and a second chance of life to thousands of blood cancer and blood disorder patients. We discussed what happens when people get blood cancer. We talked about the process of a stem cell transplant, the importance of psychologists in the process for patients, their families and also the staff. We also chatted about fertility and the importance of signing up as a stem cell donor. It was a real privilege as always to speak with people with so much knowledge around the topic and I'm profoundly grateful for my guests' time and responses to the many questions put to them. You can find out more about Anthony Nolan at www.anthonynolan.org