SPECIAL DEDICATED ISSUE:
Cord Blood In Action
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Andy's Story: The Lifesaving Potential of Sibling Cord Blood
by Lisa
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Most families see cord blood banking as a valuable opportunity - a chance to preserve stem cells that, if one of their children falls ill in the future, might provide a lifesaving treatment option. Andres and Paulina Trevino are a startling exception: when they banked their daughter Sofia's cord blood with Viacord, they already planned to use her stem cells to treat and potentially help save her brother Andy from a life-threatening immune disorder.
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“Incredibly warm story. Sofia and Andy will share a special bond forever.”
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Janice
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Cord Blood Treatments Today:
Fanconi Anemia
by Kate
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Fanconi anemia stops the body's bone marrow from making enough blood cells and can also cause it to make defective cells. Since blood cells perform some of the body's most important functions - like carrying oxygen, fixing injuries and fighting infections - this can cause severe health problems. A stem cell transplant using cells from donated cord blood or bone marrow is the only known way to stop Fanconi anemia's effects on the blood system.
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“I had no idea how Fanconi Anemia impacted a person's body. It's great cord blood can help.
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Mark T.
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Cord Blood Treatments Today:
Sickle Cell Disease
by Kate
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With sickle cell disease, the body begins to create abnormal hemoglobin that transforms the shape of red blood cells from a disc to a crescent or C-shape. Because of their shape, sickle-shaped red blood cells cannot travel as easily through the capillaries and body. This can cause blockage and damage to organs in the body, and also cause fatigue, infection, pain and even stroke. Stem cells from cord blood are effective in the treatment of sickle cell disease.
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“A very painful disease. Bless, Keone Penn...hope he's doing well today!”
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Mariam
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