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Patient's own stem cells used to cure cancer
The Times of India ^ | 27 July, 2009 | The Times of India

Posted on 07/26/2009 4:19:57 PM PDT by MyTwoCopperCoins

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To: arthurus

Well said.


21 posted on 07/27/2009 5:42:52 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o ("The first duty of intelligent men of our day is the restatement of the obvious. " - George Orwell)
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To: TenthAmendmentChampion
Fabulous post. You are a champion--- in more ways than one! Keep spreading the word: your story will inspire many.
22 posted on 07/27/2009 5:48:03 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o ("The first duty of intelligent men of our day is the restatement of the obvious. " - George Orwell)
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To: MyTwoCopperCoins; Tennessee Nana

This may be news for India, but it happens quite often in the US. Autologous (from self) stem cell transplants are used to treat a variety of malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and others.

The stem cells are removed from the patient through a special separation process and stored. The cancer and remaining bone marrow are destroyed with high dose radiation and chemo, then the stem cells are reinfused.


23 posted on 07/27/2009 5:55:25 AM PDT by CholeraJoe (This is the worst economic crisis since Brittney Spears shaved both ends!)
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To: CholeraJoe; Tennessee Nana

They are referring to using it in patients with compromised kidneys. That’s what is new, as far as I can understand.


24 posted on 07/27/2009 6:04:03 AM PDT by MyTwoCopperCoins (I don't have a license to kill; I have a learner's permit.)
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To: MyTwoCopperCoins

bttt


25 posted on 07/27/2009 11:56:50 PM PDT by Bellflower (The end of this age is near but the beginning of the next glorious one is coming!)
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To: TenthAmendmentChampion

Great post and message. Thank you!


26 posted on 08/05/2009 9:06:53 PM PDT by Bellflower (The end of this age is near but the beginning of the next glorious one is coming!)
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