Summary
Sian Chathyoka, a 56-year-old woman from Swansea, has a rare blood cancer called myelofibrosis and needs a stem cell transplant to survive. She is preparing for a transplant from a donor and is working to raise awareness about the importance of stem cell donations.
Key Facts
- Sian Chathyoka has a rare blood cancer called myelofibrosis.
- She requires a stem cell transplant and has found one suitable donor.
- Before her illness, Sian led an active life, including cold water swimming.
- She noticed extreme tiredness and unintentional weight loss before her diagnosis.
- Sian is the only known myelofibrosis patient in Swansea and Cardiff with her specific condition.
- Stem cells can change into different types of blood cells to treat various medical conditions.
- Most stem cells are donated through blood, and 10% are collected from bone marrow.
- The Antony Nolan and NHS Stem Cell Registry has over 2.3 million potential donors.
