Hospital marks World Cancer Day with DKMS registration drive aimed at aiding blood cancer patients
Solingen Municipal Hospital is organizing a registration event for potential stem cell donors on February 4th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in cooperation with DKMS, to mark World Cancer Day. Interested individuals can register under guidance during the event without the need for prior registration.
The process usually begins with filling out a consent form where potential donors provide personal data and confirm their willingness to donate stem cells if matched. A preliminary health questionnaire screens for eligibility by assessing medical history and risk factors.
A sample of saliva or a cheek swab is collected to obtain DNA for tissue typing (HLA typing), which determines donor-recipient compatibility. The collected sample is sent to a stem cell donor registry database. Potential donors are contacted later only if they match a patient in need and pass further health evaluations.
The type of collection depends on the patient's diagnosis. The more common method, known as the blood transplant, involves the multiplication of the transplanted cells until the production of a new blood-forming system, which usually takes two to three weeks. Bone marrow collection is another method, where the migration of the cells into the bone marrow takes only a few minutes.
Young people, who are often in good physical condition, can help sustainably as potential donors for a long time. It is important to note that the required number of stem cells is calculated individually and is limited depending on the body weight of the donor. The transplant is only valid for up to 72 hours after collection.
For more specific details about the procedure or timings at Solingen Hospital’s event, we recommend contacting the hospital directly or checking their official communications for World Cancer Day activities. By attending this event, you can help increase the pool of potential donors to support cancer patients needing stem cell transplants.
Science plays a crucial role in the medical-conditions field, as the process of finding suitable stem cell donors involves health-and-wellness assessments. Potential donors are screened for eligibility by examining their medical history and risk factors, and their DNA is collected for tissue typing to determine donor-recipient compatibility. This process can lead to a life-changing cancer treatment. Attending registration events like the one at Solingen Municipal Hospital can contribute significantly to the health-and-wellness of cancer patients by increasing the pool of potential stem cell donors.
