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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Made-to-order ‘before midnight’ transfusion helps save mother’s life

Fahreen Virani received a special ‘before midnight’ transfusion which enabled her to get her cancer treatment (NHSBT) -

A woman saved by a “fake immune system” blood donation has described how her treatment has given her a “lifeline” as she urged people to sign up to become blood donors.

Fahreen Virani, 42, said her life came “crashing down” when she was diagnosed with leukaemia last year.

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