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Stem Cell Transplant - 5 Reasons Why You Need It

By Gobala Krishnan

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Published: 21Jan2010
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Stem cell transplant is the new buzzword in medical technology. More and more parents are investing in cord blood stem cell banking as means of securing their kid's future. But do you really need to bank your kid's stem cells? Read on, while we tell you whether it is a good idea or not!

The biggest advantage with such transplants is that these cells can grow into other cell tissues. This opens up a whole new world of treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's, apart from debilitating blood diseases. So, should you invest in it?

- Yes, if your family has a history of genetic disease that can be cured. Though your child will benefit the most from it, should he need it, you as a parent can also benefit from it. Research shows that a patient has more chances of success by transplants of stem cells than he does with a bone marrow. You should consider this more seriously under the following conditions:

1. Susceptibility to leukemia- umbilical cord blood cells have been used to treat childhood leukemia for a time now. However, there has also been lot of improvement in the field of treating adult leukemia with stem cell therapy. Stem cell have been revolutionary in the treatment of conditions like thalassemia and Parkinson's disease.

2. Spinal injuries-Stem cell have also had miraculous results in treating spinal cord injuries. Umbilical stem cell has also been promising in case of a rare genetic disorder called Krabbe disease.

3. Lymphoproliferative diseases -Stem cells have been particularly effective in the treatment of lymphoproliferative diseases.

- Yes, if you belong to particular communities. Research shows that it is difficult to find cell matches for African Americans, Native Americans or Hispanics. If you need a stem cell match for treatment, you stand more of a chance with your own cells or that of a close relative's. The good thing about the treatment is that they can be performed even without an exact biological match.

- Stem cell transplant is also a good idea if you are adopting a baby at birth or do not know a lot about the genetic background of the baby. Since you will not be able to provide genetic support for such a kid, it is better to secure her future by banking the cells.

- Treatmentsare also no longer confined to your dream. Cell banking facilities across the world have made it possible for you to preserve these precious cells, with the minimum of discomfort and expense.

- You can begin treatment as soon as you need it. You do not have to look for matching donors. Also, you are less susceptible to viral infections.

With the onslaught of new disease every few days, stem cell banking can be the best gift you provide your child- the gift of life!

Find out more about stem cells and how it can potentially save your or a loved one from diseases such as diabetis and leukimia by visitng Stem Cells Revealed - How Stem Cells Work.

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