Stem cell transplant is the new buzzword in medical technology and is one of the best known methods for curing the incurable diseases. More and more parents are investing in cord blood stem cell banking as means of securing their kid’s future. But do you really need to bank your kid’s stem cells? Read on, while we tell you whether it is a good idea or not!

The biggest advantage with such transplants is that these cells can grow into other cell tissues. This opens up a whole new world of treatments for diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes and Parkinson’s, apart from debilitating blood diseases and many more. So, decide yourself whether to invest in it or not?

From our point of view yes, if your family has a history of genetic disease that can be cured. Though your child will benefit the most from it, should he need it, you as a parent can also benefit from it. Research shows that a patient has more chances of success by transplants of stem cells than he does with a bone marrow and if they are sure about it why not we try. Already may people goes for it and got awesome results which they can’t expect and believe. You should consider this more seriously under the following conditions:

1. Susceptibility to leukemia- umbilical cord blood cells have been used to treat childhood leukemia for a time now. However, there has also been lot of improvement in the field of treating adult leukemia with stem cell therapy. Stem cells have been revolutionary in the treatment of conditions like thalassemia and Parkinson’s disease.

2. Spinal injuries-Stem cell have also had miraculous results in treating spinal cord injuries. Umbilical stem cell has also been promising in case of a rare genetic disorder called Krabbe disease.

3. Lymphoproliferative diseases – As per the researches and the innovations in the treatment, Stem cells have been particularly effective in the treatment of Lymphoproliferative diseases.
Hayden resident Rami Amaro was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few years ago. She is one of only a few people in the country who will receive a stem cell transplant as treatment for the disease. After the treatment she is living a happy disease free life.

If you need a stem cell match for treatment, you stand more of a chance with your own cells or that of a close relative’s. Stem cell transplant is also a good idea if you are adopting a baby at birth or do not know a lot about the genetic background of the baby. Since you will not be able to provide genetic support for such a kid, it is better to secure her future by banking the cells.

Treatments are also no longer confined to your dream. Cell banking facilities that are available across the world have made it possible for you to preserve these precious cells, with the minimum of discomfort and expense. By doing so you can secure the future of your generation and helps them to live happily without any disease. You can begin treatment as soon as you need it. You do not have to look for matching donors. Also, you are less susceptible to viral infections.

With the onslaught of new disease every few days, stem cell banking can be the best gift you provide your child- the gift of life!