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We provide blood cancer patients with a second chance at life.

The vision of DKMS Foundation India is to fight blood cancer and blood disorders. We are constantly working towards registering potential blood stem cell donors

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Frequently asked questions

What is blood cancer?

Blood cancer is the generic term for malignant diseases of the bone marrow or blood-forming system, in which normal blood formation is disturbed by the uncontrolled multiplication of malignant blood cells. Because of these cancer cells, the blood can no longer perform its vital tasks, such as fighting infections, transporting oxygen or stopping bleeding.

Curing blood cancer

Blood cancer patients can often only overcome the disease with the help of a stem cell donation from a suitable donor. In the case of leukaemia and malignant lymphomas, the transfer of healthy stem cells is even the only chance of a cure.

Leukaemia

A series of malignant diseases in which there is a pathologically increased proliferation of immature and therefore non-functional white blood cells. Malignant lymphomas are divided into Hodgkin's disease (lymphogranulomatosis) and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (lymphatic leukaemia) according to their different characteristics.

Lymphoma, malignant

Malignant alteration of lymphatic tissue with swelling of the lymph nodes and pathological enlargement of the spleen. Malignant lymphomas are divided according to their different characteristics into Hodgkin's disease (lymphogranulomatosis) and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (lymphatic leukemia), which originate from the lymph nodes.

How does a stem cell donation work?

Peripheral stem cell donation

Peripheral blood stem cell collection is safe and the most commonly used donation method today. Prior to the blood stem cell collection, the donor receives a daily injection of G-CSF for five consecutive days, to mobilize and build up the number of stem cells in the circulating bloodstream. G-CSF increases the number of stem cells in the peripheral blood, which are then obtained directly from the blood using a special procedure. The process is similar to a blood platelet donation that takes approximately four hours to complete. PBSC collection method

Am I missing stem cells after the donation?

The body reproduces the stem cells within about two weeks. The procedure is comparable to a blood platelet donation and does not lead to a permanent loss of stem cells.

How does the search for a blood stem cell donor work?

Looking for a matching stem cell donor is like looking for a needle in a haystack. When a blood cancer or blood disorder patient depends on a blood stem cell transplant to survive, they need a donor whose tissue characteristics are a 100% match, if possible. When a person registers as a potential blood stem cell donor, their data is made available for worldwide searches in global donor pool of World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA). When a patient needs a blood stem cell donor, search requests are sent to the WMDA, and if a potential donor is found on the DKMS Foundation India database, to match the patient, we will be informed and we will then contact the donor immediately.

Stories that tell what we fight for

Every one of our patients and donors has an incredible story to share. Stories that embody what the help really means for them, their families and supporters.

"I had done something that could change someone’s life forever, and that feeling was incredible"

Gautam is a B.Pharma professional. He’s just a regular guy, doing regular things. But there’s one thing he’s done that makes him more than just “ordinary”—he became a blood stem cell donor, and he has potentially saved someone’s life because of it.

“Your decision could bring light to someone's darkest days”

Harikrishna is a 26-year-old data engineer from Vijayawada. His life took an unexpected turn when he registered online as a potential blood stem cell donor on 13th September 2022. Less than two years later, he got the opportunity to save someone’s life.

“I knew that this small act would have a monumental impact on someone's life.”

Dheeraj’s story is a story of hope, community, and the power of giving back. Today, he shares his journey of becoming a lifesaver:

“Let's stand together in solidarity with those fighting for their lives and make a difference in any way we can.”

Sowmiya shares her incredible experience of becoming a stem cell donor. As a medical professional, she always believed in the power of medicine and the importance of saving lives in any way possible.

“This is an opportunity where you can genuinely make a difference.”

Asmita registered as a potential blood stem cell donor when she came across a campaign on Instagram that piqued her interest. Little did she know that a simple registration could give her a chance to give someone a second chance at life!

“Your simple act of kindness could be the lifeline someone desperately needs.”

Akshay, a 27-year-old marketing professional from Karnataka, came forward to help save a life. Today, he shares his journey as a blood stem cell donor, hoping to inspire others to take the same path of giving and saving lives.

"Discovering that I could potentially save a life, motivated me to register as a donor."

23-year-old Mayur dedicates a large part of his life to bettering society in any way he can. He often looks for opportunities to make a difference in the world. His dream was to help someone in such a way that it would transform their life.

“There is no better feeling than knowing you've played a part in saving a life.”

23-year-old Kunal lives in Bangalore and loves listening to podcasts, cooking, and traveling in his free time. He is very passionate about helping those in need, and his passion led him on a journey that would not only change his life but would also make a significant impact on someone else's.

"If you get lucky, you can be someone's hero too!"

I'm Om Pandey, a 25-year-old data scientist in Bangalore. Beyond work, I enjoy hiking, & traveling. A LinkedIn post in April 2022 inspired me to register as a potential blood stem cell donor, adding a unique dimension to my journey as a potential blood stem cell donor.

“It's like living a dream of being a superhero, saving lives, and profoundly impacting someone else's journey.”

Paritosh was always committed to helping people and doing his part for the betterment of society. When he discovered he could give someone a second chance at life by donating his stem cells, he immediately registered as a potential stem cell donor.

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