What is involved with a bone marrow transplant (BMT)?

Considering a bone marrow transplant (BMT)? Join us and DKMS as we talk to haematology experts about everything you need to know about BMT therapies.

17 November 2022

Join us and DKMS on Thursday 17th November as we chat to haematology experts about what is involved with a bone marrow transplant (BMT). 

The webinar will explain the different types of BMT and how and when they are used to treat leukaemia patients. 

We will be joined by:

  • Professor Adrian Bloor, Consultant Haematologist and Director of Stem Cell Transplantation at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
  • Angela Leather, Lead Nurse in Haematology and CNS at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Webinar details

When: Thursday 17th November, 3pm
Where: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live
Who: Leukaemia Care, DKMS and haematology experts 
Registration fee: Free

How do I join the webinar? 

The webinar is being hosted on Zoom and Facebook, meaning you can choose a platform to suit you. Zoom is the best place to ask questions, but if you join via Facebook we will try and get all the questions sent over to our panel; however, please expect a delay.

Information on how to join via Zoom or Facebook is below. 

Watch via Zoom

To join via Zoom, all you need to do is register your attendance before the webinar starts. You will then receive an email inviting you to join the webinar on the day.

Watch via Facebook

To join via Facebook, all you need is a Facebook account. Once logged in head to Leukaemia Care’s Facebook page at 3pm on 17th November and find the live video (it will be at the top of our feed).

Book your place via Zoom here.

Join on Facebook on the day here.

Please note, we will not be able to give individual medical advice. You will be directed to your own clinical team if we cannot answer your question in the webinar.

Due to the large amount of registrants, we cannot guarantee that everyone’s questions will be answered, but we will try and do our best in the time frame that we have.

If you have any issues registering via Zoom or issues on the day, please get in touch by emailing advocacy@leukaemiacare.org.uk.

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