Grandad, 71, and grandson, 18, to have stem-cell transplants within weeks of each other

Ted Peel and grandson Romain have both been diagnosed with rare blood cancers (Pictures: MDS UK)A grandfather and his grandson are set to receive stem cell transplants within weeks of each other after they were both diagnosed with rare forms of blood cancer. Ted Peel, 71, and his grandson Romain, 18, have faced agonising waits to access the treatment but are now being admitted into hospital at almost the same time for the life-changing procedure. Retired policeman Ted, whose own grandf