Patient stories Hear from people whose lives have been impacted for the better by blood- and cell-based therapies
Patient stories
Patients are at the heart of all we do
A child battling leukemia. A mother of three surviving childbirth complications. A husband moving forward despite a debilitating genetic disorder. From cancer to trauma to chronic disease, people around the globe are getting a second chance at life thanks to blood- and cell-based therapies. Blood is essential medicine. Whether that means using a person’s own blood and cells to create personalized treatments or relying on generous blood donors, we know that these drops of hope could change the trajectory of someone’s life. The stories here show just how big the impact can be. At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we are proud to dedicate our work to unlocking the potential of blood and cells to make a difference in patients’ lives.
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The power in a drop of hope
Did you know that each blood donation has the potential to change the trajectory of a life? Learn why patients need your help.
In their words
Get to know a few of the people whose inspiring stories show the healing power of blood and cells.
Cancer
From leukemia relapse to cancer cure
“Twenty-three days after the first infusion of CAR-T cells, she was cancer-free — after 22 months of failed standard treatment.”
Tackling stage 3 cancer with 43 million stem cells
“I’m considered now in remission from multiple myeloma. I’m looking forward to continuing to teach people to cook, not to mention I’m trying to get my third-degree black belt.”
Surviving acute myeloid leukemia
“I’m Quade Marks, and I beat cancer.”
Overcoming leukemia with a sister’s stem cells
“It was amazing to see how all this technology works and how this can help save my brother’s life and so many lives in the future.”
Beating stomach cancer with CAR-T cells
“This technology and medical team [are] unbelievable. I couldn’t ask for a better team. For that, I am ever thankful to everybody that was involved in my battle for cancer.”
Sickle cell disease
From the ICU to a life of joy
“I don’t have crises, I have more energy, I’m here for my husband and my children. I’m able to do what I love doing.”
Going strong and spreading hope at 40
“We are trying as much as possible to teach people about sickle cell and say hey look, this is not the end of the world. You can live. I’m 40 years old, and I’m still pushing on.”
Living her best life
“Before I started automated red cell exchange, there really wasn’t anything that was working for me. This is currently what’s giving me my best life.”
Immunodeficiency
Thriving with plasma-derived therapies
“I’m so thankful to be alive today and to be here living a good life that at one time I didn’t expect to ever have.”
Childbirth complications
The right blood at the right time
“Donated blood saved my life. If that blood from donors had not been available at the hospital, my newborn daughter would have grown up without a mother.”
Traumatic burns
Recovering with personalized skin grafts
“The first thing I want is to get back to my life and have a normal life like everyone else.”
Featured resources
Find more information about the importance of voluntary blood donation, how you can get involved, and what we’re doing to support global healthcare.
From the Heart
Learn about our blood donation awareness program — and why donating blood or supporting those who do is critical to a sustainable blood supply.
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A Drop of Hope
Download a list of 60 ways to support blood donation and the blood supply, from donating to volunteering and more.
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