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🎉Congratulations to teams at the MRI and our LCOs, who have been Highly Commended in the national HSJ Awards for their outstanding work to improve care for people with sickle cell disease.
Read more about the HSJ awards: https://t.co/foBX0bumhz
We, together with our partners @LeukaemiaCareUK@LeukUK, welcome this progress.
We look forward to working with the @NHSEngland to help make obe-cel available to more patients who need this innovative treatment.
Find out more: https://t.co/1gCCylRKfT
Today is World Marrow Donor Day! We want to say a huge thank you to every single person on the stem cell register or who has donated 💚
We wouldn't be able to do our lifesaving work without heroes like you.
#WorldMarrowDonorDay
Blood Cancer Awareness stall up and running today at @MFTnhs MRI. We are outside the multifaith centre. Pop by the "say hello" and grab a tote bag, while stocks last.
#bloodcancerawarenessmonth
Today is MPN Awareness day, shining a light on blood cancers like essential thrombocythaemia (ET), polycythaemia vera (PV) and myelofibrosis (MF).
We know what it takes to live with an MPN - if you or someone you know lives with one, share this post to support.
Being diagnosed with cancer is life-changing. Learning to live with worry and uncertainty can be challenging — but it is possible.💚
Our Moving Forward Together programme helps you adjust to life after diagnosis — with support from Macmillan staff.
Yesterday, we celebrated our much loved Apheresis team on
#ApheresisAwarenessDay.
This amazing team goes above a beyond for patients on a daily basis. Hope you all enjoyed some cake 🍰 @MFTnhs
Well done to @MFTnhs on delivering this brilliant therapy led by Dr Farhan Anjum Consultant Haematologist, and a big well done to Tim, we're all really proud of you!
#GeneTherapy
Look who travelled 4000 miles to wish me 60th Happy Birthday ! @JordanKnodell
He also had a trip to MRI @BmtCns and got to meet my specialist nurses and a visit to ward 44 where I had my stem cell transplant nearly 7 years ago.
Forever grateful🌹🇨🇦
It’s #InternationalNursesDay! Meet some of the incredible nurses who work with patients and donors across the country at every step of the stem cell transplant journey, playing a crucial part in our lifesaving work.
Do you have a nurse you’d like to thank? Let us know!
Having a stem cell transplant is a big decision. We're committed to ensuring that you and your loved ones have all the information needed to feel informed and prepared as you navigate this journey and the treatment ahead.
Our new PIF-TICK, Patient Information Forum (PIF), accredited resources include a simple, step-by-step guide to the transplant process, along with personal stories and quotes from those who’ve been through it themselves.
All of our helpful resources are listed below to support you as you begin this journey:
• Stem Cell Transplants webpage: https://t.co/JqT5zWES9A
• Stem Cell Transplant Booklet (also available in print): https://t.co/tRDhv0oQu5
• A handy two-page factsheet for quick reference: https://t.co/vqrZQHrt0m
We’re here to support you every step of the way.❤️
P.S. If you or a loved one would like to learn more about stem cell transplants, call us today on 08088 010 444 and chat with one of our friendly nurses.
Support services available Monday to Friday, 9am - 4:30pm
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We’re delighted to hear that exa-cel has been approved by @NICEComms to treat sickle cell disorder!
This innovative gene therapy is the first of its kind, offering a potential cure to people without a stem cell donor.
Big happy birthday to one of our patients today, I'm sure he enjoyed our very In-tune rendition of Happy Birthday on our Haematology Day unit. Posted with patient permission 😊 #happybirthday@MFT_MRI
A Manchester CRF patient is first in the UK to receive an innovative treatment for a serious form of the autoimmune condition lupus.
The Phase 1 study is assessing cancer therapy for lupus, which can damage the heart, lungs, joints, brain or kidneys.
@MFTnhs@MFT_Research
All ready for this year's Blood Cancer Awareness Month stall. Please pop by if you would like some information about our services or one of the ever popular @LeukaemiaCareUK syringe pens 😆.
We are in the eye hospital by the piano 🎹.
@MFTnhs@MFT_MRI@MRIHaem