anyone know anything about them? obviously f a reason...in laymans terms plz
jw
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Stem cell Transplants
All cells in the body have a specific function. That function isn't known though until the cell is switched into the appropriate mode by genes, chromosome, hormones and various other 'switches'.
Until the cell is turned into the specialised cell it is called a stem cell, i.e. a cell that has no pre-defined function.
Once a stem cell is transplanted into a host the body's 'switches' convert it to the appropriate function.
During the transplant the doctors use various means to get the 'raw' stem cell to do what they want it to, e.g. start producing bone marrow, replace brain cells etc etc.
Until the cell is turned into the specialised cell it is called a stem cell, i.e. a cell that has no pre-defined function.
Once a stem cell is transplanted into a host the body's 'switches' convert it to the appropriate function.
During the transplant the doctors use various means to get the 'raw' stem cell to do what they want it to, e.g. start producing bone marrow, replace brain cells etc etc.
Mod
Stem cells are very early blood cells. Red cells, white cells and platelets can all develop from them. They are normally found in the bone marrow, but doctors have found ways of getting them into the bloodstream so they can be collected more easily.
Stem cell transplant is a treatment to try to cure some types of cancer and leukaemia. You have very high doses of chemotherapy, sometimes with radiotherapy. Then you have the stem cells through a drip to replace those that the cancer treatment has killed off. Because you have the stem cells replaced, your body can tolerate higher doses of treatment. So there may be more chance of curing the cancer.
Stem cell transplants are similar to bone marrow transplants but there are two main advantages
You do not have to have an anaesthetic to collect the cells
Your blood counts recover more quickly
Stem cell transplant is a treatment to try to cure some types of cancer and leukaemia. You have very high doses of chemotherapy, sometimes with radiotherapy. Then you have the stem cells through a drip to replace those that the cancer treatment has killed off. Because you have the stem cells replaced, your body can tolerate higher doses of treatment. So there may be more chance of curing the cancer.
Stem cell transplants are similar to bone marrow transplants but there are two main advantages
You do not have to have an anaesthetic to collect the cells
Your blood counts recover more quickly
Quote by Joewally
Thanks peanut; the bottom line is the appropriate one for asking the question
so to be a donor what are the prerequisits?
jw
I don't know if it's still the case but a popular source of stem cells was from still born foetuses (foetii?) so you may be a little old for that heheheh
for all you need to know.
Saw on the telly yesterday that there's a new process which harvests stem cells from the newly delivered umbilical cord and placenta blood. They're starting a stockpile to help out people who need stem cell treatment.
Here's the article:
In edit:
Inside Out reports on cord blood transplants at 1930BST on Wednesday 17 September on BBC 1 in the London region (also nationally on Satellite channel 974).
Here's the article:
In edit:
Inside Out reports on cord blood transplants at 1930BST on Wednesday 17 September on BBC 1 in the London region (also nationally on Satellite channel 974).
Quote by Peanut
Thanks peanut; the bottom line is the appropriate one for asking the question
so to be a donor what are the prerequisits?
jw
I don't know if it's still the case but a popular source of stem cells was from still born foetuses (foetii?) so you may be a little old for that heheheh
for all you need to know.
I don't think its a big thing over here but certianly in America you can take the stem cells out of the umbillical cord once your baby is born and have them stored in case they need them in later life!.
Sex God
Quote by Joewally
The reason i ask this is because i've offered to be a donor if i'm suitable, my little neice has leukaemia, the chemo isn't working this time -it's the second time in three years, her mum and dad's been told she has poor prospects
jw
I'd have thought the best people to ask, would be the professionals - doctors who actually know about it.
Quote by Freckledbird
The reason i ask this is because i've offered to be a donor if i'm suitable, my little neice has leukaemia, the chemo isn't working this time -it's the second time in three years, her mum and dad's been told she has poor prospects
jw
I'd have thought the best people to ask, would be the professionals - doctors who actually know about it.
if thats the mentality the forum would be half empty,gives the rest of us chance to learn something new..
but surely there is a doctor in the house!
Sex God
Quote by Phuckers
The reason i ask this is because i've offered to be a donor if i'm suitable, my little neice has leukaemia, the chemo isn't working this time -it's the second time in three years, her mum and dad's been told she has poor prospects
jw
I'd have thought the best people to ask, would be the professionals - doctors who actually know about it.
if thats the mentality the forum would be half empty,gives the rest of us chance to learn something new..
but surely there is a doctor in the house!
His reason for asking is quite specific and would require the specialist opinion of his/his niece's doctors. Even if there is a doctor on here, he won't have the specialist knowledge of Joewally's case.
Quote by Freckledbird
The reason i ask this is because i've offered to be a donor if i'm suitable, my little neice has leukaemia, the chemo isn't working this time -it's the second time in three years, her mum and dad's been told she has poor prospects
jw
I'd have thought the best people to ask, would be the professionals - doctors who actually know about it.
if thats the mentality the forum would be half empty,gives the rest of us chance to learn something new..
but surely there is a doctor in the house!
His reason for asking is quite specific and would require the specialist opinion of his/his niece's doctors. Even if there is a doctor on here, he won't have the specialist knowledge of Joewally's case.
Maybe he has asked and found out, sometimes I find to ask a question helps you to understand further. It is not always easy to get all the answers from one source. He can then question the speacialist more. Just my opinion.
I hope it all works out Jack!
My best wishes are sent to you all!
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