A year after the disease was diagnosed, a donor was found, and Kacper began preparing for surgery. Unfortunately, 10 days before the scheduled surgery, the donor withdrew. The rescue came in the form of a younger sister, from whom cord blood was collected and then transplanted into Kacper. This was the 9th. consecutive family stem cell transplantation from cord blood stored at PBKM.
Victoria’s cord blood saves big brother’s life
The only chance for the boy was a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, the parents were genetically compatible with Kacper in only half, and younger brother Nikolai in 7 out of 10 antigens. Since a 9 out of 10 match is required when transplanting marrow – family members were excluded as donors. The fight against time began.