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Fiona\u2019s nomination is in recognition of her support of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation for blood cancers including acute myeloid leukaemia.<\/p>\nA haematologist at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) is set to be honoured by blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan for her work on post-transplant care, at an awards ceremony held at the Tower of London next month.<\/p>\n
Dr Fiona Dignan who is a Consultant Haematologist and Clinical Director for Haematology at the MRI, part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, has been shortlisted for the Clinical Supporter of the Year Award at the Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards 2019.<\/p>\n
Fiona\u2019s nomination is in recognition of her support of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation for blood cancers including acute myeloid leukaemia.<\/p>\n
She has been instrumental in bringing together leading healthcare professionals, local NHS representatives and patients in the development of Anthony Nolan\u2019s new post-transplant care pathway \u2013 which sets out the services and support transplant patients need during recovery. She also champions patient experiences as a key member of NHS England\u2019s Blood and Marrow Transplantation Clinical Reference Group.<\/p>\n
Speaking about the nomination, she said:<\/strong> \u201cI feel very privileged to have been nominated for this award \u2013 it was completely unexpected.<\/p>\n \u201cI see first-hand the many physical and psychological problems that patients face post-transplant. This regular contact with patients who are cured but still not well is what motivated me to get involved in Anthony Nolan\u2019s work\u201d.<\/p>\n