Paphos, Cyprus. A family has made an urgent appeal for a compatible stem cell donor for youngster Lucas Adamou, who has been battling cancer for two years and now needs an allogeneic transplant.
Urgent need for a compatible donor
The family said the disease has recently returned for the third time and that an allogeneic stem cell transplant is urgently needed. They said the transplant requires finding a compatible donor.
How to take part in donor checks
The family said healthy people aged between 18 and 45 can help through checks being carried out at the Diagnosis Laboratory Centre opposite Paphos Home Market. The procedure involves a swab from the inside of the cheek and is without pain.
Donor registration
The family said that anyone found not to be compatible with Lucas will have their details placed on the register and may be able to save someone else’s life.
Are you healthy and aged between 18 and 45 and willing to take a quick cheek swab test to see if you can become a stem cell donor?