World Blood Cancer Day, May 28th

Make Your Mark and We Delete Blood Cancer

May 28^th marks World Blood Cancer Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about a type of cancer characterized by initial symptoms such as unexplained bruising and bleeding, fever, loss of appetite, frequent infections, fatigue, and anemia. If these symptoms are observed in a child, it is imperative to seek consultation with a healthcare professional.

The term “blood cancer” is a general description for various malignant diseases of the blood-forming system. According to released statistics; per 27 seconds, someone somewhere in the world receives a devastating diagnosis: blood cancer.

Unfortunately, this is not just a daydream; it’s a reality that too many people face. It’s a reminder of the painful loss of the people, who are valuable persons in our life and if they leave us, it makes an irreplaceable hole in our lives. But here is the good news: you can be part of the solution and give the gift of hope to those battling blood cancer.

For many blood cancer patients, the blood stem cell donation from a suitable donor is the only chance of survival. In a stem cell transplantation, the blood stem cells are removed from the donor and implanted in the recipient. The new and healthy blood stem cells help the recipient’s bone marrow to regenerate and produce healthy blood cells again. But for this to work, the donor and recipient must have exactly the same HLA markers.

Basically, every individual has a genetic twin somewhere. They won’t necessarily look or behave like each others, but their HLA markers or ‘tissue markers’ are identical; hence, it is addressed to the ‘genetic twin’ term. Only one in three patients finds a suitable blood stem cell donor within their own families. The rest need a genetic twin from outside their family.

With respect to stem cell transplantation considered as a novel treatment strategy; MAHAK provides the opportunity for everyone to donate blood stem cell. Every individuals can resort to one of MAHAK Para clinics and laboratories to register as a blood stem cell donor. In this way, you can be potentially a patient’s perfect match and save lives.

On May 28^th, people show their support for those dealing with blood cancer throughout the world. Then let us show ours to MAHAK beloved children!