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DKMS is an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders – always with the purpose of providing as many patients as possible with a second chance at life.
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DKMS is not only the world’s leading stem cell donor centre; we're also heavily involved in medical science

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Innovative research is a key factor in the treatment of blood cancer. New scientific approaches help us progress towards our ultimate goal of eradicating this disease.
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Finding the perfect match means finding someone with matching HLA characteristics.

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