Why Store Umbilical Cord Stem Cells?
Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Storage
Why should you think about storing umbilical cord blood stem cells? Did you know that over 30% of all patients who require potentially lifesaving stem cell transplants are unable to find a suitable match? This startling fact illustrates the importance of finding new sources for stem cells, which have self-replenishing and transforming abilities and may be ideal for transplant treatment. Cord blood is rich in stem cells and contains many more blood-producing cells than bone marrow, an alternative source of stem cells. It is also a certainty that the privately banked blood of a child will be a perfect match for the same growing patient in the future, which is not always the case with publicly banked blood. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are vital tools parents can bank to prepare for their family’s future health needs.
admin @ April 30, 2008
