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At just 22, Raj Parmar was shocked to learn he had myelofibrosis—a rare bone marrow cancer that usually strikes older adults. Diagnosed after an optician noticed blood behind his eyes, Raj faced a slow but relentless progression of the disease. By age 27, a stem cell transplant became his only hope. After a grueling wait and a life-saving match found on the donor register, Raj underwent a successful transplant in 2020—marked by brutal chemotherapy, IV feeding, and blood transfusions. Now 33 and thriving, he’s rallying others, especially from minority backgrounds, to join the donor registry: every match matters, and thousands are waiting for a second chance.

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