Stem Cell Donation

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Stem cells are used in treating certain conditions. They help tissues regenerate to treat skin damage and blood diseases like leukemia. 

It is crucial that we raise awareness about stem cell donation to make it less intimidating and for every information about it more accessible to everyone and so many will be enticed to register to be donors and help save lives.

Read the article about one man’s experience donating his stem cells and be ready to answer the questions that follow.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/through-my-eyes-stem-cell-donation#Screening-and-preparation

Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does the expression “a walk in the park” mean? Use this expression in your own sentence.
  2. What does it mean “to do someone or something a disservice”? Use this expression in your own sentence.
  3. What does “uncharted territory” mean? Use this phrase in your own sentence. 

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are some of stem cells uses?
  2. How would you feel about donating your stem cells? 
  3. What are some effects of G-CSF injections?
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