Anthony Nolan Podcast

We meet Lynne Watson, an Anthony Nolan nurse specialist (CNS) at Nottingham University Hospital, who tells us about her career working with patients who have had a stem cell transplant, and the advice she gives to help their recovery.

Anna Esslemont had a stem cell transplant in 2006 when she was 23 years old to treat her Very Severe Aplastic Anaemia. Now 10 years post transplant, we talk to her about living with Chronic GvHD and how her love of music helped in her recovery. Anna also performs a beautiful song that she wrote for her unrelated donor found on the Anthony Nolan register.

In the latest episode we spoke to Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse, Lottie Weston about her role supporting young adult and teen transplant recipients at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust. We talked about some of the concerns young people might have and how specialized support empowers them in their recovery. For more information on ways Anthony Nolan's patient services can support you please visit our website: https://www.anthonynolan.org/patients-and-families/get-support-us *Please note our young person's guide to the stem cell transplant journey will be available online from June 30th. #stemcelltransplant #leukemia #bloodcancer #patientsupport #cancersupport #patientexperience #NHS #cancer #youngpeople #bonemarrowtransplant #AnthonyNolan #RoyalMarsden

In the latest episode we spoke to Haematology Counsellor Shelia Hegarty about her role supporting transplant patients at University College London Hospital. We discussed the huge emotional impact that a transplant can have, and how patients can manage their well being and when to ask for further support. For more information on how Anthony Nolan's patient services can support you please visit our website https://www.anthonynolan.org/patients-and-families/get-support-us #stemcelltransplant #leukemia #bloodcancer #patientsupport #cancersupport #patientexperience #NHS #cancer #bonemarrowtransplant #AnthonyNolan #UCLH

For the second episode of our podcast we spoke to Alex and his parents about his experience of receiving a bone marrow transplant when he was 9. We talked about what it was like being unwell as a child, missing out on school, competing at the British Transplant Games and what life is like now. #stemcelltransplant #bonemarrowtransplant #anthonynolan #patientexperience #childhoodillness

Anthony Nolan Patient Services speak to post transplant clinical nurse specialist Hayley Leonard about practical ways patients can prepare for their transplant. #stemcelltransplant #leukemia #bloodcancer #patientsupport #cancersupport #patientexperience #NHS #cancer #bonemarrowtransplant