Help me, Obi wan Kenobi; you are my only hope

What does Star Wars have to do with Stem Cells? Well, not much except that when I read this article, the title reminded me of a plea from Princess Leia and that a stem cell transplant is very much like an internal war in all parts of the body.

I've already reviewed stem cell transplants extensively in this blog, but I thought this article was interesting as it highlights some of the important points in stem cell therapy:


The Function of the Bone Marrow: Home of Stem Cells in the Body

"Bone marrow's the factory that makes blood. It's also where all kinds of mistakes can be fixed. It may even cure some people who have cancer, aplastic anemia or other life-limiting conditions. Manipulation or replacement of marrow may combat auto-immune disorders like multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis or fix genetic metabolic defects."


Why your Stem Cells are your very own Obi wan Kenobi

"You may be your own best match, depending on why you need a transplant. Self-donation, called autologous, is most often used when cancer responds to chemotherapy. Some of the patient's stem cells are removed, then the patient receives even stronger doses of chemotherapy (which kill marrow, along with the cancer). Then the stored marrow (stem cells) is returned. It requires functioning stem cells to do the job, though.
With self-donation, doctors may collect enough stem cells for as many as three transplants, before allowing the rest of the marrow to be destroyed."

StemLife provides adult stem cell collection and banking services. We have banked and released peripheral blood stem cells for adult patients with cancers, heart disease and diabetic foot ulcers. In the case of cancers though, most patients utilize all of the stem cells, whilst in heart or diabetic foot ulcers, it does depend on the individual's condition and there may be sufficient cells for two or even three doses.

Interested patients are invited to give us a call anytime to discuss the possibilities of stem cell therapy for their own condition. Reach us at 603 2163 8800 or call our hotline at 6012 2050165 (24 Hours).