Hospital marks World Cancer Day with DKMS registration drive, aiming to aid blood cancer patients
In honour of World Cancer Day, Solingen Municipal Hospital is organizing a registration event for potential stem cell donors. This event, in partnership with DKMS, is taking place on Tuesday, February 4, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in the hospital cafeteria, level U2. No registration is required.
For many patients with blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is the only chance of survival. The success of a stem cell transplant depends mainly on the degree of matching of the tissue characteristics between the donor and the patient. The number of stem cells required is calculated individually and is limited depending on the body weight of the donor.
Interested individuals can register under guidance. The process generally includes taking a swab from the mouth and answering a few questions about age and health. DKMS evaluates the swabs and records the potential donor's data in a globally retrievable database. If a patient's need matches the characteristics of the donor, DKMS makes the connection.
There are two methods for donating life-saving stem cells: peripheral blood stem cell collection (blood transplant) and bone marrow collection. Both transplants contain the same necessary stem cells, but in different numbers and with different immunological cells.
The collected stem cells are only valid for up to 72 hours and are quickly transported to the recipient. The migration of the cells into the bone marrow takes only a few minutes once they reach the patient.
It's important to note that young people can help sustainably as potential donors due to their availability for a long time, good physical conditions, and potential to improve stem cell transplant results. Every 12 minutes in Germany, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, and every 27 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed.
For precise details about how Solingen Municipal Hospital organizes this event on February 4, including registration times, locations within the hospital, or any required documentation, it is best to contact the hospital directly or visit their official website. The multiplication of the transplanted cells until the production of a new blood formation system usually takes two to three weeks.
Join us on February 4 to help save a life and contribute to the fight against blood cancer. Your registration could be the hope someone needs.
- By participating in the registration event at Solingen Municipal Hospital on February 4, you're taking a significant step towards the medical-conditions sphere, as your potential stem cell donation could offer a science-backed solution for patients with blood cancer, especially since young and healthy individuals can boost chances of success in stem cell transplantation and health-and-wellness.
- In the process of saving a life during the World Cancer Day registration event at Solingen Municipal Hospital, it's essential to understand that the science behind stem cell transplants involves matching tissue characteristics, collating and assessing donor data, and understanding the difference between peripheral blood stem cell collection and bone marrow collection, all contributing to the health-and-wellness of patients battling blood cancer.
