AADP Blog

COVID-19 and stem cell transplants: What you should know

April 30, 2020

BY CYNTHIA DEMARCO By now, most cancer patients and their caregivers know the basic precautions they can take to minimize the risk of contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). They may ...
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Liyna Anwar, 30, Dies; Publicized Inequities in Stem Cell Registry

April 24, 2020

She was a journalist of South Asian descent whose struggle to find a matching donor to treat her leukemia became a cri de coeur and encouraged more people of color to register. Liyna Anwar, a ...
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How to self-isolate: Tips from someone who has done it before

April 21, 2020

After two stem cell transplants, I’ve learnt to change my perspective on isolation. Just a month ago I was looking forward to the arrival of Spring and the end of the winter flu season. But ...
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Coronavirus: what cancer patients need to know

April 21, 2020

Advice for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers on who’s most at risk for COVID-19 and what you can do to stay healthy The spread of COVID-19 across the U.S. is looking increasingly likely, ...
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[VR Human Documentary] Mother meets her deceased daughter through VR technology

April 21, 2020

A tearful reunion between a mother and her dead daughter via advanced virtual reality for a South Korean television has become an online hit, triggering a fierce debate about voyeurism and ...
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Jerry Won gave AADP a shout out! Enjoy!

April 1, 2020

Give this podcast a listen, we think you will like it. Jerry Won gave AADP a shout out at the beginning of the interview. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Meet Stacey ...
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Mahesh’s Life in the Balance

March 27, 2020

Alameda, CA – Mahesh, a 68-year-old man, is a loving husband and father of two. In May 2019, he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (a type of blood cancer), the day after celebrating his ...
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We Are Saddened By The Loss Of Liyna

March 26, 2020

Early this morning, with her mother, father and brother by her side, our Liyna passed on peacefully. To God we belong and to Him we return – inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. In recent days, ...
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Dr. Lam Do talks about celebrating his son’s 18th re-birthday (bone marrow transplant)

March 19, 2020

Dr. Lam Do talks about celebrating his son's bone marrow transplant 18 years ago. How you can help save a life through stem cell registration and donation. ...
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AADP Thanks Sponsors for Laugh For Lives 2020

March 6, 2020

AADP would love to thank our generous sponsors: Kantors Office Furniture First Republic Bank Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle Urban Tortilla Pension Benefit Consultants ...
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Kristi Yamaguchi “Join me on March 13th for Laugh For Lives”

March 3, 2020

Kristi Yamaguchi is a consistent supporter of Asian American Donor Program Kristi has played a part in Laugh For Lives for several years and we are happy to say she is back with us on March 13, 2020 ...
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Life in the Balance for Indian Man with Leukemia – Be the One to Save His Life

March 2, 2020

“My father’s health is rapidly declining and he needs a stem cell match right away,” says Amrut, Mahesh’s son. “If you are South Asian/Indian then ...
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