A record number of 179 stem cell transplants were delivered from the Finnish stem cell registry last year, according to the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service.
Last year, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service reported a remarkable achievement in stem cell transplants, as they facilitated a record number of 179 transplants from their stem cell registry, surpassing the previous year's figure of 160. This increase reflects the growing capacity and resource mobilization within Finland's healthcare system to address serious medical conditions requiring stem cell transplants.
Importantly, each patient is matched with the most suitable donor based on their tissue type; however, currently, one in five patients in Finland still struggles to find the optimal match. This statistic underscores the ongoing challenge the country faces in expanding the stem cell donor registry to ensure that all patients, especially those with serious blood diseases like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphomas, can benefit from potentially life-saving treatments.
The surge in registrations, with over 5,000 new members joining the stem cell registry last year, indicates a positive trend towards increasing volunteer participation. By the end of the year, Finland's registry boasted the highest number of volunteers ever recorded, showcasing a collective effort to enhance healthcare outcomes for patients in need of these critical transplants.
