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Cord blood stem cells are
not just for your baby - but are an investment for
the whole family. Not only is it a 100% match for
your baby if it requires these stem cells but even
the siblings have a 25% chance of being a suitable
match. Some clinical studies have also proven that
stem cell transplants are twice as successful when
the stem cells come from a family member rather than
from a non-relative. And though the chance that any
family member will use the cord blood for treatment
is very low, the likelihood that it could be used to
treat a variety of diseases is increasing. When you
bank your baby's cord blood stem cells with a
private bank, you can enjoy the peace of mind of
knowing that your baby's stem cells are available-
should the need ever arise.
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The collection process is
less invasive, painless, and quick. |
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You only get one chance! |
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Cord Blood is otherwise considered
medical waste. |
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According to the NMDP (National Marrow
Donor Program, USA), each year thousands of adults
and children are in serious need of a life saving
transplant. |
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The possibility of medical advancement
relies on cord blood stem cells. |
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| Banking umbilical cord
blood stem cells is: |
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A
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve a
biological resource that could be a lifesaver
for your child or other family members |
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A
genetically unique resource, your baby's stem
cells have a 25% probability of being a
perfect match for a sibling - should he or she
ever need a stem cell transplant |
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A
life-saving alternative to bone marrow
transplants. Doctors have increasingly turned
to cord blood stem cells as there is a lower
probability of graft vs. host disease (GVHD)
and a greater likelihood of finding an
appropriate tissue type match |
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Ideal
for treating genetically inherited diseases -
If you have a family history or are worried
about a predisposition to certain diseases,
cord blood banking could be your ray of hope |
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Cord
blood is easy to retrieve and is readily
available whenever it is needed, unlike bone
marrow for example, where it is harder to find
a donor matching your HLA type |
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As successful transplants
and breakthroughs in stem cell research have
produced new treatments for injuries (like spinal
cord) and widespread diseases (like stroke, heart
disease etc.) - more and more expectant parents have
chosen to bank their newborn's cord blood. |
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We see a number of
diseases sprouting up with medical remedies being of
no great help. Instead, precious time and money are
lost, thus leaving one no where. We as a couple
decided to save our child's future by preserving its
Stem Cells with the service guaranteed by Cryobanks
International india, Gurgaon. Our Gynae told us
about the benefits of preserving cord blood that can
be helpful to any member in the family in future.
Mrs.
Triveni Sehgal, New Delhi |
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