Broadcaster Mel Homer to obtain stem cell transplant from nameless French donor

“By the end of this treatment I’ll have her immune system and my blood type will change to her blood type.”

Also referred to as a bone marrow transplant, stem cell transplants change unhealthy blood-forming stem cells with wholesome ones, typically after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation destroys the affected person’s personal cells, treating cancers and blood problems.

Homer acknowledged the process is usually gruelling, saying, “I am aware it will be brutal and make my 4 rounds of chemo look like a walk in the park.”

“There is an awful lot that can go very wrong. All of the paperwork I have been given seems to say ‘oh, and don’t forget you could die’ every second paragraph!”

Regardless of the sobering warnings, Homer is approaching this part of her therapy with optimism, after a collection of pre-procedural medical checks.

“I have complete confidence in my amazing medical team and I’m just so damn grateful I get this opportunity.”

The radio host faces an extended recuperation and “100 days on near isolation” after the transplant and shared her mom has lent her a walker in preparation. Homer says because of the therapy, she’ll “lose my hair and brows again, which are just sprouting back”.

Homer is utilizing manifestation to assist get by means of her subsequent part of therapy and restoration.

“This time next year, I’ll be swimming in the ocean and dancing at a festival with actual people around!”

A former presenter of TV morning present The Café and Celebrity Treasure Island contestant, Homer is the host of The House of Wellness on the Breeze, a weekly present which discusses well being and wellbeing subjects.

She lives in Auckland together with her husband of 25 years, Andy Pilcher. The couple have three grown-up sons.

Shortly after her prognosis, Homer stated she was “feeling fighting fit and ready to tackle this head on”.