The family of a teenager with leukaemia from Northern Ireland is urging people to sign up to the stem cell register, as a transplant is his only chance of survival. Doctors have said his only chance of survival is through a stem cell donation, as this would help rebuild his immune system. “I know he’s really proud that his story is inspiring people to sign up to the stem cell register. Home town support has so far included encouragement from pharmacies in Newry for people to sign up to the stem cell register. There has also been an awareness-raising drive about stem cell donation at Belfast International Airport.

Source: The Herald August 08, 2022 01:59 UTC