A call for stem cell donors on World Bone Marrow Day

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Han bone marrow cells. Source: Getty / DE AGOSTINI PICTURE LIBRARY/De Agostini via Getty Images

Each year, 19,000 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer and about 1,000 of them approach the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry looking for a stem cell donor. The registry says Australia is facing a critical shortage of registered stem cell donors from all cultural backgrounds. Lisa Smith is the CEO of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. She spoke to SBS Macedonian's Ana Kotaleska.


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