Yichang man donates stem cells to save life
2024-05-15 18:05:33
By Ma Yuhan, Yichang International Communication Studio
A 39-year-old Yichang native donated his hematopoietic stem cells on Monday to save a leukemia patient in East China.
The donor's father died from the disease 13 years ago, and his mother was killed in an accident two years later. "I understand the pain of losing loved ones, so I want to help others," said the donor.
He joined the China Marrow Donor Program in 2013 and was informed in February of a match for his stem cells. Without hesitation, he agreed to proceed.
<caption> The donor is seen giving hematopoietic stem cells at Yichang Three Gorges Central People's Hospital.
He modified his lifestyle in preparation. After undergoing a series of physical tests, he made the donation at Yichang Three Gorges Central People's Hospital on May 13. The transplant took place later that same day.
A 39-year-old Yichang native donated his hematopoietic stem cells on Monday to save a leukemia patient in East China.
The donor's father died from the disease 13 years ago, and his mother was killed in an accident two years later. "I understand the pain of losing loved ones, so I want to help others," said the donor.
He joined the China Marrow Donor Program in 2013 and was informed in February of a match for his stem cells. Without hesitation, he agreed to proceed.
<caption> The donor is seen giving hematopoietic stem cells at Yichang Three Gorges Central People's Hospital.
He modified his lifestyle in preparation. After undergoing a series of physical tests, he made the donation at Yichang Three Gorges Central People's Hospital on May 13. The transplant took place later that same day.
"I hope he (or she) can make a speedy recovery and enjoy a happy life with their family," said the donor.
He became the 648th donor in the history of Hubei Province and the first donor in Yichang this year.
