Donor shortage causing many Indian patients to miss out on stem cell transplant
Ahead of World Blood Cancer Day, observed on May 28 every year, Indian health experts warn that many blood cancer patients in India still struggle to find matching donors in time for life-saving stem cell transplants, often losing crucial treatment time as the disease progresses.
While stem cell transplantation remains the only curative treatment option for several blood cancers, severe donor shortages, delayed diagnosis, and India’s limited donor registry continue to impact timely access to treatment across the country.
Blood cancer in India
Blood cancer remains a major life-threatening health concern in India, with over 1 lakh people diagnosed every year and more than 70,000 lives lost annually. For many patients battling blood cancer, a blood stem cell transplant is often the only ho...






