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25.01.2022 The injections you are given contain G-CSF. G-CSF (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor) is a naturally occurring growth hormone that stimulates the production of stem cells in the blood of the donor before collection. Donors donating via peripheral blood stem cell collection receive injections of G-CSF for four days prior to donation. This ensures maximum amount of Stem Cells in blood at the time of donation.

23.01.2022 The ABC ran this story recently which shows now more than ever there is a need for Australian Bone Marrow Donors. https://www.abc.net.au//covid-19-border-closure-f/12688108 There is a need, in particular, for young men to register. At the moment only 4% of the ABMDR is young men. Start the conversation and get more young men signed up! ... Www.australianmarrowmatch.org.au

23.01.2022 Repost @dkms_us "My biggest fear is that my children may grow up without a mother," says Nicole. Nicole was almost ready to welcome a new addition to her family . With news of a baby boy on the way, she did everything in power to ensure a healthy delivery for her son. Sadly, things changed when a routine check-up resulted in a shocking leukemia diagnosis . ... A bone marrow transplant will help Nicole beat her aggressive form of leukemia. With no matching bone marrow donors in her family, Nicole is turning to the donor pool in hopes of a lifesaving transplant. Be the hope that Nicole and patients like her desperately need. Visit the link in our bio and sign up now. See more

22.01.2022 DKMS @dkms_uk and @dkms_us worldwide has 10 million registered donors, who have given over 85,000-second chances at life to a complete stranger. They have said "The inspiration you provide every day is the motivation that pushes us ever onward, as we work towards our ultimate dream: that we only stop when patients no longer need our help."

21.01.2022 We are now an official partner of Strength to Give!!! Read all about on our blog (also new!) with the link below.

21.01.2022 Repost from @DKMS_uk This person would not be alive if I hadn’t made the decision to sign up as a donor. Becky, 23, was inspired to sign up with DKMS after seeing thousands queue up to register as part of little Oscar's campaign. Just three months later, she received the call to say she was a potential match.... I couldn't believe it. I was so excited for the person who needed the transplant and I felt honoured to be able to try to help them. On the day of the donation, they tried to extract the cells from the veins in my arms. Unfortunately, my veins are poor and the only way for me to donate was to have a central line put into my groin. Initially, the thought of this was extremely daunting, but it was not worth worrying about for a single second. The doctors who put the line in were amazing and really kept me calm. I finished my donation in 3-4 hours. They told me that I had managed to donate enough for 3 transplants! I received an update in April which told me that my patient is still alive. I also found out that they live in the United States, which was really cool. I am reserved for my patient for two years after the donation date and without a doubt I will donate again if they need it. It doesn't feel real sometimes that this person would not be alive if I hadn’t made the decision to sign up as a donor. If you're contemplating signing up, I would say go for it, 1000%! Hands down, the best thing I've ever done in my life. See more

21.01.2022 Thank you amazing donors! http://youtu.be/PifwsZUVocw

21.01.2022 Repost from @dkms_us Lexie is an amazing donor who would not let the Covid-19 pandemic stop her from donating her blood stem cells. Because of her, a patient fighting #leukemia can have more birthdays of their own.

20.01.2022 This depends on which type of Diabetes a person has. If someone has type 1 Diabetes, then unfortunately they are unable to register as a potential blood stem cell donor. This is because tablets or insulin injections are needed and the donation process could put the donor at risk. If a person has type 2 Diabetes, then they can possibly register. To be able to do so, their Diabetes has to be controlled by diet and there should be no other risk factors such as obesity, hig...h blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. You are also unable to register if you have Diabetes Insipidus. This is because the process of donation poses a risk to the person donating their blood stem cells. See more

19.01.2022 Most donations for Australian's in need come from overseas. When you register to be a donor you could donate your stem cells or bone marrow to someone anywhere in the world! You will notice that a lot of donation stories mention overseas donors, in particular Germany! That is because they have a LOT more people on the registry therefore a bigger database to find donors from.

19.01.2022 It's world marrow donor day. We are sharing this video to say thank you to all the amazing donors out there who are true lifesavers! This is a story about Larry, created by his mum Jessica, and the nerve racking wait for a donor. Sending all our love to donors and people waiting for donors out there https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3838089792887150&extid=HiyPdsuV7sJNFSEB

17.01.2022 Repost from @dkms_uk I felt incredibly proud to know that I had given someone and their family some hope Toni gave a stranger a second chance at life in April 2019, just under a year after signing up to the blood stem cell register: I received a letter from DKMS saying that I was a possible match for someone and following a blood test I was told that I was a perfect match. Arrangements were made for me to travel to London for a full medical assess...ment where I was also given a course of injections in preparation for the donation. The injections were to help my body produce more stem cells which in turn made my bones ache but I knew it was nothing in comparison to what my recipient was going through. My next journey to London was for the actual stem cell donation. The donation took five hours and I wasn’t able to move much but luckily the hospital had iPads to watch movies on to pass the time! When I was told that I had given enough stem cells and that they would now be heading off to America, I felt incredibly proud. Fast forward eight months and I received a letter from my recipient thanking me and letting me know that they were doing really well and at that moment I was so glad that I had joined the registry. Please if you can, join and hopefully you too can help save a life. I registered because I thought if there was something I could do for someone who needed a miracle, then I wanted to help. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to help someone. See more

17.01.2022 Repost @dkms_us Luke found a match and is now 100 days post-transplant! Last year Luke was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) just before his 18th birthday. Thankfully after months of searching, he found a matching donor, and in October, he received a lifesaving transplant. ... He is progressing well currently, with his strength and appetite improving every day, though he still has a long way to go, said his dad, Paul. Somewhere in Germany, there is a man whose absolutely selfless act of donating his stem cells to a complete stranger has meant that Luke is able to celebrate his rebirth date and all his future birthdays. Join us in wishing Luke all the very best with his continued recovery. See more

15.01.2022 Strength to Give are happy to pass on anonymous cards or letters, just make sure you do not include any identifying details. If you have exchanged a few letters with your patient and you are keen to share your personal contact details you’ll need to sign a consent form authorising the release of your personal information. As long as two years have passed since the donation, and the patient is keen, then you will both receive these details and can get in touch directly. Please note that not all registries allow correspondence and that your stem cells could go anywhere in the world.

14.01.2022 Repost @dkms_uk An incredibly humbling experience. One of the greatest things I’ve ever done Nicki, 26, was inspired to sign up with DKMS last year after her friend hosted a local drive for donors. ... A few months later, she received that special phone call I felt completely honoured. I was so excited to help and hopefully be this person’s cure. From someone who has watched their own family members go through cancer, there was no doubt in my mind, it was an immediate yes! My stem cells were taken via the PBSC method which all went smoothly - I didn’t feel anything after the initial needle going in. The staff were all incredible and couldn’t do enough for me and easing any nerves. I received the incredible news that my stem cells had flown over to America to help a lady over there. I’m now reserved for my patient for 2 years and without a doubt I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. I’m looking forward to all the patient updates and telling my kids all about this experience as they grow up. If you’re thinking about signing up, I would absolutely go for it. I told myself that no matter how I felt during the procedure it was nothing compared to what the patient is going through. You could be someone’s second chance at life. See more

12.01.2022 You can save someone's life today but registering to become a bone marrow donor. Register today!!

11.01.2022 Repost from @leukaemia_foundation Missy's big sister Amelia donated plasma for the very first time, and began a life time of saving lives Amelia has seen first hand how important everyone's donations were for Missy, donating bone marrow products twice herself ... Although Amelia's perfectly matched bone marrow could not save our beautiful Missy, she saved the lives of 3 people with her donation, people she will never meet. Today really meant so much for our family. Amelia has been waiting to turn 18, just so she could donate We are incredibly proud of the amazing, humble kind woman Amelia is becoming and look forward to saving many more lives with her. Thank you Amelia" Thank you @missysdonors for highlighting the importance of donating blood products, and joining the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry! And thank you Amelia! Missy would be proud! See more

11.01.2022 How can you help? Sign up today to be a bone marrow donor and you could help save one of these people from dying from blood cancer or related disorders. Sign up www.australianmarrowmatch.org.au

09.01.2022 Anyone in Sydney get down and support this amazing cause!! Surfs up Swabs up!

08.01.2022 If you think you are registered but are unsure don't hesitate to contact the company you registered with. For example if you sent a swab to @strengthtogive you can email them to check whether you are on the potential blood donor list. Be sure to check if you're registered before doing it again. You can also contact the Australian Bone Marrow Donor registry.

07.01.2022 Thanks Rojo for sharing our story and getting people to sign up to be potential bone marrow donors! sign up now!

07.01.2022 Hello our amazing network of supporters! We need your help. We are trying to create some content to create awareness and educate people about being a bone marrow donor. Can you leave a quick statement/comment on this post or privately message us to "Describe in one sentence why you signed up" or "Describe in one sentence why you support potential bone marrow donors". We are going to use first names with your comments on our website so please let us know if you wish to remain anonymous. Thanks everyone!

07.01.2022 Repost @dkms_uk My dad would do anything to help someone. Now it’s his turn for someone to help him. Can you help Lauren’s dad, Mark, beat blood cancer? Request a swab kit to register as a potential blood stem cell donor today. Link in bio ... Mark, 57, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in early 2016. After nine months of chemotherapy, he was given the all clear. But this June, his family received the devastating news that his cancer had returned. Now Mark’s best chance of survival is to receive a blood stem cell donation from an unrelated donor. We are all suffering from the shock of his relapse, including his consultants who did not foresee this happening so far into remission, said Mark’s daughter, Lauren. My dad is the kindest, most loving and incredible man I know. The thought of not having him to love and hold causes me, my younger brother and my mum pain beyond imagination. So many families have to post appeals for their loved ones, so what makes ours different? Nothing. We are in the same boat as them, incredibly vulnerable, frightened and can only use hope and the selflessness of others to keep us going. My dad needs a helping hand to beat this. We wish Mark the best See more

07.01.2022 Repost @dkms_uk By registering to be a potential Bone Marrow Donor you can help people like Fabricé. Little Fabricé is just 10 months old. A few weeks ago, he was diagnosed with blood cancer. A blood stem cell donation from a matching donor is his best chance of survival.... Fabricé is a sunshine, he is a happy little fellow who loves cuddles and likes to play with his siblings, say his parents. He has often proved in his young life that he is a fighter and he will succeed. The diagnosis was an incomparable shock. On this day we could do nothing but cry and could not even stop ourselves from crying in front of our other two children. But we try to soak up every moment that still seems normal and enjoy it as much as possible. Even though our world has collapsed for us with this diagnosis, we find our strength in the strength of our children. We draw our energy from our bond and the positive thinking that everything will be fine, because fighters fight. You could be the perfect match for Fabricé, or someone just like him. See more

06.01.2022 Repost @dkms_uk Leighton signed up with DKMS after sadly losing his sister to cancer. Less than a year later, he received that special phone call I was gutted when my sister passed and that I was powerless to help her, so I was amazed how I could help others. DKMS contacted me earlier this year to say I was a match. I was overwhelmed that I could save a life - that's hero stuff right? Not something I thought I would be considered for.... My donation involved blood taken from my left arm and sent back into my right. This took a few hours. I was well looked after by everyone and at no point did I feel worried about what might happen. To be honest I felt like a movie star! With being in the middle of a global pandemic and the travel to London, knowing that I was in a high risk area, I had my concerns. Leaving my family and doing this on my own was a little emotional. But all of this was a big deal for that lady in Germany and I wasn't going to let anything stop me. I managed to donate a massive 26.34 million stem cells and my target was only supposed to be 4 million. This was the biggest adventure I have ever been through and putting my body through this experience was tough. But I would do it all over again within a heartbeat. I really hope that others will do the same. It is a lottery if you’re a match but look at me, I get to save someone’s life - maybe they co See more

06.01.2022 Will was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2016 and was in need of a donor. He took a risk on a slightly mismatched donor and you can read all about Will's amazing story in our newest blog post! https://www.australianmarrowmatch.org.au/blog/wills-story

06.01.2022 Repost @dkms_us Not only did his community come out to cheer him on as he made the way from the hospital to his home, but our DKMS team in Texas was on hand to be sure Cline McMurry knew that we were there cheering for him too! Cline is a brave warrior fighting acute myeloid leukemia, and his family has been working with DKMS for several years to help kids like Cline find their matching lifesavers.

05.01.2022 You can register with us as a potential stem cell donor before, during or after your pregnancy. You will not however be eligible to donate during and for 6 months after your pregnancy, or during the time in which you are breastfeeding.

04.01.2022 This month is Movember. A month raising awareness and funds for Men's Mental Health. Mens's mental health is in crisis. On average Men are dying 6 years younger than women and for largely preventable reasons. In particular unchecked prostate and testicular cancer rates are increasing, especially in men aged 15-39 years. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of eveyr day, with men accoutning for 75% of all suicides. Movember aims to address this gl...obal crisis and engage with men so they can begin to understand what works best and how to accelerate change. #movember #mensmentalhealth #australianmarrowmatch

04.01.2022 Happy Valentines day! Sending love from our family to yours xx

04.01.2022 Repost @dkms_uk Not all superheroes wear capes. Sometimes they carry a bag of stem cells and donate to a stranger in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. Kelsey signed up with DKMS at a gig back in 2015. Five years later, she received that all important phone call My medical and blood tests were planned in London around the COVID-19 restrictions, as this was during the beginning of the lockdown.... Nervous about my scheduled plans, I contacted DKMS multiple times, but they reassured me everything was going ahead as normal. The G-CSF injections, which stimulate the production of stem cells, were simple enough to do yourself, with just a few aches and pains every now and again. We travelled to London again for the donation, with a letter to prove the importance of not staying at home - and an excuse to order multiple takeouts to the hotel room. Donating in the middle of everything that is happening right now was very daunting, but I was so grateful for the support from DKMS and having my mum by my side. It took around 8 hours and I finally had enough stem cells to send off to the recipient. I was absolutely over the moon with the results and so proud of what my body had achieved. My recipient is in America and my cells have already been sent to him and transplanted. It's amazing how far they travelled and especially through all the restrictions. The whole experience has been such an eye opener. I would donate to this patient or anyone in need in a heartbeat. I hope he is recovering well and cannot wait for my next update. Please, if you can, join the registry. Just do it, it's so easy! And the feeling of helping someone in need is extraordinary. See more

04.01.2022 A peripheral blood stem cell donation is performed as an out-patient procedure and you will not be required to have a general anaesthetic. This procedure is like a long version of giving blood and occurs in hospital. This technique has been applied in medicine since 1988. According to our most recent research, no known long term effects have ever been recorded for either the procedure of donating or for the G-CSF injections that you would receive prior to the donation.

03.01.2022 A bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant is a potentially life-saving treatment for patients fighting blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma as well as other blood diseases like sickle cell. A transplant replaces the patient’s unhealthy blood stem cells with healthy ones from a donor like you. Prior to transplant, a patient undergoes high dosages of chemotherapy and possibly radiation therapy to destroy all the diseased cells in their body as well as their immune system so that it can’t attack the donated cells after transplant. During transplant, the donated cells are infused into the patient and move through the bloodstream into the bone marrow, where they begin to grow and produce new healthy blood cells in a process called engraftment.

03.01.2022 There are medical guidelines for bone marrow donations that have been established by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) to protect the safety of the donor and provide the best possible outcome for the patient. The height and weight guidelines for donors allow for a Body Mass Index (BMI) of up to approximately 40. Possible complications with donors that have a higher BMI include increased risk for anesthesia for bone marrow donation and comprised venous access for PBSC collection.

01.01.2022 Repost @dkms_uk. By becoming a potential bone marrow donor you can help people like Livia. Two-year-old Livia was first taken to the doctor in February after suffering from a high temperature and pains in her arms and legs. Just four weeks ago, after extensive tests, her parents were given the devastating news that she has blood cancer.... A blood stem cell donation from a matching donor is her best chance of survival. Livia’s mum, Olive, said: There are no words to describe how we felt when we received the news. I could not breathe when I heard the ‘L’ word. Livia is the most precious thing in our lives, and she has brought nothing but joy. This is the worst torture anyone could experience and we feel like we are living in a nightmare. I have seen how much love there is out there when people heard about Livia. We feel grateful that there are so many people who want to help, despite the current climate. The simple act of signing up could lead to the most incredible act of generosity.the gift of life. See more