Stem Cells are at the forefront of one of the most fascinating and revolutionary areas of medicine today. As a parent, you have the unique opportunity to help safeguard the health of your child by storing the newborn's cord blood stem cells at birth. To help you understand the process of Cord Blood banking and its life saving benefits we have put together an info kit, free for download!
Ray bé nhỏ đã bị bệnh bạch cầu khi chỉ mới 3 tuổi Mặc dù đã tìm kiếm trên toàn quốc nhưng vẫn không thể tìm thấy được tế bào gốc tủy xương tương thích từ người cho. May mắn thay, Rachel đã được sinh ra trong thời khắc quan trọng đó giúp gia đình lưu trữ máu cuống rốn của Rachel với Cordlife để cấy ghép cho Ray. Hiện tại Ray đã được 10 tuổi , cậu bé đang đi học bình thường và bệnh bạch cầu của em đã được thuyên giảm.
Despite a nation-wide search for bone marrow stem cells, a suitable donor could not be found. Fortunately, baby sister of Ray, Rachel was born during that critical period which enabled the family to store Rachel's cord blood with Cordlife, for Ray's transplant. Now 10, Ray is in school and his leukaemia is in remission.
The collection of cord blood is a very simple process that poses no risk to you or your baby. It is important to make your decision about banking prior to your delivery date so that you and your Caregivers can be properly prepared for the collection procedure.
Stem cell isolation is a critical step in cord blood banking. It affects the number of stem cells that can be harvested or recovered from the cord blood. Cell recovery rates are critical as the success rate of transplant or treatment is dependent on the number of stem cells. Ultimate use of cord blood stem cells will be determined by the attending physician.
