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In tonight’s episode of BBC EastEnders, Denise is diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). While processing the ne...
01/06/2026

In tonight’s episode of BBC EastEnders, Denise is diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

While processing the news, Denise turns to her smart speaker and asks about outcomes for people diagnosed with AML, and specifically for Black people.

Heartbreakingly, the smart speaker explains that for people from Black backgrounds, outcomes can often be poorer.

Anthony Nolan’s research has shown that in the UK, on average Black and Asian patients have a higher chance of life-threatening complications compared to White patients following a stem cell transplant from a donor.

One issue is that UK patients from a minority ethnic background are more likely to have a rare or unique tissue type – which can make it harder to find a matching unrelated donor on UK registers.

It’s crucial to increase the diversity of stem cell donors on the stem cell register, so that more people just like Denise can get the treatment they need. That’s why at Anthony Nolan we’re working hard to increase the number of people from minority ethnic backgrounds who are registered as a donor – recruiting in schools, universities and online, and particularly in areas of high ethnic diversity, and working with a range of partners.

We know seeing scenes like this can be tough, so please know you’re not alone. You can call our Helpline on 0303 303 0303, or email [email protected]

“I remember an absolute rush of emotion - I was out with my friends and got the e-mail and froze for a second. It was a ...
01/06/2026

“I remember an absolute rush of emotion - I was out with my friends and got the e-mail and froze for a second. It was a daunting thing to receive, but I then realised that I could be part of the change and do something so meaningful for somebody, I was super hopeful that I would be a definitive match.”

Hayden joined the stem cell register at school, when our volunteers came to talk to students about a boy called Anthony Nolan, and the stem cell register set up in his name. Then, he got the call up as a donor, to give a total stranger another chance of life.

“Anthony Nolan was exceptional in supporting me, from re-imbursement to someone listening and answering all of my questions. The actual donation experience was amazing, I took only two or three hours to donate, simply binge watched some TV, was offered some snacks and drinks and was out before lunchtime, the nurses were so helpful and lovely.”

“To anyone thinking about signing up I’d say: do it - you lose nothing and gain the potential to save someone. It's such a simple sign-up process and Anthony Nolan are so supportive the entire way so there's absolutely nothing to worry about.”

Know a school or college that would like a visit from our education programme? Tag them in the comments below. ⬇️

Yesterday we called, emailed and wrote to as many of our incredible supporters as we could, simply to say thank you!We n...
29/05/2026

Yesterday we called, emailed and wrote to as many of our incredible supporters as we could, simply to say thank you!

We now give four people another chance at life every day, and invest £2.76 million on research to improve transplant outcomes for patients. But none of this would be possible without our supporters.

So whether you have fundraised for us, joined the stem cell register, volunteered your time, given a gift to Anthony Nolan, or shared and engaged with our social media posts, THANK YOU! 💚

It’s World Blood Cancer Day.Every 14 minutes, someone is diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in the UK – and for many ...
28/05/2026

It’s World Blood Cancer Day.

Every 14 minutes, someone is diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in the UK – and for many of them, a stem cell transplant will be their best treatment option.

At Anthony Nolan, we’re here to support you through every step of the treatment journey, from diagnosis to treatment, and then through to recovery and beyond.

How we can help:
☎️ Our helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9am-5pm on 0303 303 0303.

🫶 We are able to offer patient grants to support people going through stem cell transplants

💬 We have a fantastic forum for patients and families, to talk to people going through similar situations

👂 We offer a Telephone Emotional Support Service, run by healthcare professionals who understand the intricacies of a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy

📖 We can also share your experiences of the stem cell transplant journey, to give hope to those going through something similar, or to encourage more people to join the stem cell register

Thank you to everyone who supports our work - we wouldn't be able to offer these support services without you 💚

Today alongside 11 other charities, we’re calling on the government to improve the route to access for Personal Independ...
27/05/2026

Today alongside 11 other charities, we’re calling on the government to improve the route to access for Personal Independent Payment (PIP), so that it better reflects the needs of patients receiving cell therapies.

Everyday, we hear every day from patients about the severe financial strain they experience at one of the most difficult times of their lives.

This isn’t good enough – and we’re here to advocate for our patients, carers and their loved ones.

If you’re experiencing financial struggles during your treatment, please know we’re right here to help. Call us on 0303 303 0303, or email [email protected], and we’ll do our best to support you through this.

If you have lived or learned experience of PIP, there’s still time to respond to the Department for Work and Pensions’ call for evidence, which closes at 11.59pm on 28th May.

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26/05/2026

Without someone like you, none of these moments would be possible.

By supporting our lifesaving work, you're giving others the chance to celebrate birthdays, graduate university, start a family, and so much more.

So whether you’re taking on a fundraising challenge, telling friends and family about our work, volunteering your time with us, or on the stem cell register yourself – thank you 💚

💭 What milestones have you been able to celebrate with your loved ones after your stem cell transplant?

“I started to feel poorly, with symptoms of a chest infection which I assumed would go away, because I was a healthy 21 ...
25/05/2026

“I started to feel poorly, with symptoms of a chest infection which I assumed would go away, because I was a healthy 21 year old, but it didn’t. I went to the doctor several times to get antibiotics, but I was getting worse. The last time I saw my GP, he thought I had sepsis, and told me to go straight to A&E.”

“When I got to hospital, they discovered there was fluid surrounding my heart and lungs, and it needed draining ASAP. That meant I had to be moved to a different hospital, and went straight in for a procedure to remove the pressure around my heart.”

“They sent me for various scans, but it wasn’t until the next day that the haematology team came, and confirmed after a bone marrow biopsy that I had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, with T-cell variant.”

“I began chemotherapy, and as I went through each round, my doctor was searching for a matching stem cell donor. Thankfully, I went into remission and a matching donor was found! He was a German man, just a couple of years old than me.”

“In November, thanks to my donor, I was admitted to hospital ahead of my stem cell transplant. Healing was really tough - I struggled with extreme mucositis and feeling very tired. It’s now been 9 months since I was diagnosed, and I’m starting to feel more like myself again. Walking is starting to feel a bit easier, and I’m continuing to be monitored by the hospital.”

“My donor saved my life. With the variant of cancer I had, my only option was to have a stem cell transplant. Without him donating, my story could’ve ended a lot differently. I’m so thankful for my doctors, and to Anthony Nolan for getting people to join the register.”

Thankfully, Carlie-Jayne is looking forward to a healthy future now, but recovery has been tough. At Anthony Nolan, as well as finding matching donors for people in need of a stem cell transplant, we’re here to support patients and families going through the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process. If you need support, or just someone to talk to, we’re here on 0303 303 0303 or at [email protected].

“Donating my stem cells at the same time as Arsenal winning the league for the first time in 22 years was a special and ...
24/05/2026

“Donating my stem cells at the same time as Arsenal winning the league for the first time in 22 years was a special and emotional moment. A lot of pride, both in myself and for my club.”

Tom joined the stem cell register 10 years ago when Anthony Nolan visited his university during a campaign for a student called Lara, who urgently needed a stem cell transplant. As someone with White-Asian mixed heritage himself, Tom understood how much harder it can be for people from mixed heritage backgrounds to find a matching donor - and signed up there and then.

A decade later, he got the call he never expected: he was a match for someone in need of a stem cell transplant.

His donation happened during a huge week for Arsenal fans - the club’s first league title in 22 years. While fans gathered outside the Emirates to celebrate, Tom was in hospital donating his stem cells to help a stranger.

“Knowing that those hopefully lifesaving cells were on their to someone in need by the time the final whistle was blown at the Vitality meant I could breathe a big sigh of relief. In the words of Declan Rice… it was done.”

For Tom, football and stem cell donation have something in common: hope.

“Stem cell registers, like Anthony Nolan, give hope to thousands of people and I’d encourage everyone in the Arsenal and wider football community who is able, to think about registering. Doing so could give another person a chance to watch another match, celebrate another title with the rest of us, or spend time with the people they love.”

A massive thank you to Tom, for helping a stranger 💚

“Not everyone gets to hear that bell ring once, but Dolcie‑Mae got to ring it twice - twice the fight, twice the strengt...
22/05/2026

“Not everyone gets to hear that bell ring once, but Dolcie‑Mae got to ring it twice - twice the fight, twice the strength, twice the courage.”

We’re so happy to share that Dolcie-Mae rang the end of treatment bell for the second time last month!

You might recognise little Dolcie-Mae from the appeal we ran in early 2025, when she was just a few months old. Dolcie was diagnosed with HLH, a rare immune disorder, and needed a stem cell transplant to survive.

Dolcie-Mae received a stem cell transplant in March, but heartbreakingly she relapsed. Then earlier this year, she received a second stem cell transplant – giving her and her family hope for the future.

Now, Dolcie-Mae has finished treatment and her mum Courtney is looking forward to the future, with her family back together.

“At just 1 year old, she has shown more bravery and fight than most people will in a lifetime. I couldn’t be prouder of her and everything she’s overcome - and now the moment we’ve all been waiting for… treatment is finished, and she got to ring the bell. not everyone gets to hear it once but she got to ring it twice🥰😭”

Being on the stem cell register, or supporting our lifesaving work, means we can help give families like Dolcie-Mae’s hope for the future.

Discover how you can support us: https://www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-life

“All I wanted was for my family to be supported as much as they needed to be and for more people to sign up to the stem ...
21/05/2026

“All I wanted was for my family to be supported as much as they needed to be and for more people to sign up to the stem cell register to help me, or someone like me. The appeal they ran along with Emily’s Army was amazing, and Anthony Nolan still support us 3 years on.”

Three years ago, we ran an appeal when Emily was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, needing a stem cell transplant to survive.
We’re so pleased to say that now Emily is doing incredibly well – and thanks to her donor, she’s achieving some huge milestones!

"I am finally getting back to living my life - my boyfriend and I have recently moved into our first house, which is huge for us! We’ve been making up for lost time by going on lots of holidays, including a cruise which is something he had planned for us before my transplant as something to look forward to.”

“I am in my second year of my solicitor apprenticeship, and have passed all my exams so far. I’m back at the gym and finally getting my strength back up too.”

“The biggest milestone for me was finally having my hair cut. I never thought the day would come where my hair would be long enough but I’m now going on my 6th cut!!”

We’re so happy to see Emily achieving her dreams – and want to thank everyone who joined the stem cell register in Emily’s name.

If you know someone who is going through a diagnosis and has been told they might need a stem cell transplant, please do let them know we’re right here to help . We have an incredible team that can provide support, advice or just a listening ear – and we can also help share their story more widely, to encourage more people to join the stem cell register in their name.

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