Can I Donate My Stem Cells To Save A Life?
Dr. James Dugan, a medical oncologist at Novant Health, specializes in treating rare blood cancers with the latest in advanced treatment options including allogeneic stem cell transplants.
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, Dugan unpacks how he’s using donated stem cells, often from a family member of the patient, to save lives. Tune in to discover who is a good candidate for a stem cell transplant, and who can qualify as a potential donor.
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