S2E5: Stem Cell Transplants

Sorry for the audio quality in this podcast! We recommend listening with headphones.   In this podcast Laura from Young Lives vs Cancer and Helen from Cancer Fund for Children chat with Gareth who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lauren with Leukaemia and Lee with . All of them had stem cell transplant as part of their treatment but as you'll hear the impact on them in terms of treatment and post-treatment has been so different.  JOIN THE STEM CELL REGISTER TODAY! Under 30 years old register via Anthony Nolan. Over 30? Register via DKMS UK.   If you’d like to read more about stem cell transplants you can on the Teenage Cancer Trust website here, more about Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) on the Macmillan website, more advice from Young Lives vs Cancer about long hospital stays here (including helpful packing information). Gareth, Lauren and Lee recommend: a v shaped or pregnancy pillow (or just your own familiar pillow/blanket from home), treats and cooked food (even though appetite might be low) and downloaded shows/books (to circumvent poor wifi).   If you’d like to get in touch with Young Lives vs Cancer  Website: www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk | Amy’s House Belfast | Paul’s House Belfast   Email: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]   Call: 0300 303 5220  Facebook: Young Lives vs Cancer in Northern Ireland   Simon & Laura’s Instagram: @Simon.YoungLives | @LauraYoungLives  Move Forward Crossfit Programme Instagram: @CrossfitMoveForward  If you’d like to get in touch with Cancer Fund For Children  Website: https://cancerfundforchildren.com/ | Daisy Lodge | Referral Form   Email: [email protected] | [email protected]   Call: 028 9080 5599   Facebook: Cancer Fund for Children   Instagram: @CancerFundforChildren