The actor and director Sergio Peris-Mencheta announced last Monday that he suffers from cancer and that he is undergoing chemotherapy treatment About some months ago. He also explained that he is waiting for a marrow transplant. After announcing it, their social networks were filled with messages of support and asking how they can help. The actor responded this Tuesday, pointing out that the best form of help in these cases is become a bone marrow donor.

“Feel more vulnerable, terrified and tiny than ever, and for a few months now valuing each of my steps on earth.” This is how the actor broke the sad news last week for which he received “thousands of messages that are impossible to answer, but which are pure fuel to continue.” ” Many of them offer help. And this is the message from my doctors: ‘If you want to help, become a bone marrow donor,'” Peris-Mencheta explained on the social network X, where he has detailed what the process is like.

“The donation process bone marrow and stem cells is simple. There are many misconceptions about donating bone marrow and stem cells,” said the actor. And he focused on whether “it is a burden or painful”: “Thanks to advances in technology, the donation process “It’s much simpler than before.”.

“Millions of people are already on the international registry, which allows 90% of patients in need of a bone marrow transplant find a compatible donor,” added Peris-Mencheta. Finally, he closed this thread in X ensuring that “the more people who sign up, the more chances there are to find compatibility for whoever needs it.”