Bone Marrow Registry | Leukemia patient meets stem cell donor who gave him second chance at life

Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are often the only option to save the lives of people diagnosed with blood diseases such as leukemia. Globally, there is a great need for people of all diverse backgrounds to become possible donors, as finding a suitable genetic match is key to the success of treatment. The South African Bone Marrow Registry hosted the 14th International Donor Registry Conference, bringing specialists from more than 40 countries together. The conference came to a rousing close with an extraordinary rare meeting between a donor and recipient who are from opposite sides of the world. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.