Thirty-two-year-old Swathi from Kumta met 19-year-old Anandu for the first time in Bengaluru after saving his life by donating blood stem cells. The meeting, organised by DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organisation in Bengaluru on Thursday, marked a heartfelt moment for the donor and the survivor of a life-threatening blood disorder, severe aplastic anemia.
Severe aplastic anemia is a life-threatening condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells.
Anandu successfully underwent a stem cell transplant and is now leading a healthy life while preparing for his Class 12 board exams and pursuing his passion for videography and photography.
My exclusive interview with Dr Govind Eriat, Consultant- Hemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant, Cytecare Hospitals, Bengaluru; Survivor Anandu; Donor Swati and Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman, DKMS, India. Read my detailed interview report- https://www.etvbharat.com/en/health/bengaluru-woman-stem-cell-donation-gives-teen-a-second-chance-at-life-enn26031206492
