For many blood cancer patients, a bone marrow transplant is the only hope for recovery. In the new podcast series "Hope in Genes," the Health Promotion Foundation – Your Doctor, in collaboration with the DKMS Foundation, addresses key issues related to bone marrow donation and its importance in treating these serious diseases. Four episodes offer insight into the topic, combining scientific accuracy with personal stories.

EXPERT ON BLOOD CANCER TREATMENT

In the first part of the series, we meet Dr. Tigran Torosian, a hematologist and medical director of the DKMS Foundation, who introduces listeners to the complex world of blood cancer treatment. The expert explains why bone marrow transplantation is the last resort for many patients and how important a genetic match between donor and recipient is. This is not only a fascinating story about science, but also an encouragement to reflect on one's own commitment.

HOW TO BECOME A DONOR?

The next installment dispels any doubts about registering in the potential donor database. Dr. Torosian describes in detail who can register, what contraindications should be taken into account, and why updating the data in the donor database is so important. This is an episode that answers the questions that many people are wondering about making this decision.

BONE MARROW COLLECTION METHODS

The third part of the series invites listeners behind the scenes of the bone marrow collection process itself. Zuzanna Jastrzębska, leader in the Medical Department of the DKMS Foundation, talks about collection methods - less invasive collection of cells from peripheral blood and collection from the iliac bone plate. From her words it is clear: the procedure is safe, and donor comfort remains a priority. This part is enriched with stories of people who have already decided to take this step and are now sharing their experiences.

THERE ARE HEROES AMONG US 

The finale focuses on the extraordinary mission of searching for donors and organizing the transport of stem cells. Zuzanna Jastrzębska emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to provide patients around the world with a chance for a new life. The issue of regulations regarding contact between donors and recipients and the emotional dimension of donation are also raised.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED?

Bone marrow donation is a topic that combines science, medicine and humanitarian values. Every year, thousands of patients are diagnosed with blood cancers, and for many of them, a bone marrow transplant is the only chance for survival. Statistics show that in Poland, only 1 in 1,000 registered donors is actually matched to a patient, which shows how incredibly important it is to expand the database of potential donors.

Every person who decides to register gives patients hope for a new life. Understanding the processes, such as bone marrow collection or HLA matching, helps to dispel fears related to this. The podcast series "Hope in Genes" provides reliable information and inspiring stories of donors and patients that can motivate others to make this important decision.

WHERE CAN I LISTEN TO THE PODCAST? 

Canal WHAT DOES YOUR DOCTOR SAY? is available on popular platforms such as YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We encourage you to to listen to the entire seriesto learn more about bone marrow donation and understand how each of us can help save lives.

The first episode of the series is now available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.