Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy

Collection of Stem Cells: Umbilical cord blood, which is rich in stem cells, is collected from the donated umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. These stem cells are versatile and have the potential to develop into various types of cells in the body.

Preparation: The collected cord blood is processed to isolate the stem cells from other components.

Conditioning: Before the stem cells are transplanted into our patient, they may undergo a process called conditioning. This usually involves chemotherapy or radiation therapy to destroy the cancer cells and suppress the patient's immune system, making room for the new stem cells to grow and function properly.

Transplantation: The prepared stem cells are then infused into the patient's bloodstream through a vein, similar to a blood transfusion.

Rebuilding the Immune System: Once infused, the stem cells find their way to the bone marrow and begin to grow and multiply. Over time, they start producing healthy blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This process helps to rebuild the patient's immune system, which may have been compromised due to the cancer or the treatment.

Targeting Cancer Cells: In addition to replenishing the patient's blood and immune system, the transplanted stem cells may also have the ability to recognise and attack cancer cells, a phenomenon known as graft-versus-tumor effect. This can help in further fighting against the cancer.

Overall, UCB stem cell therapy for cancer aims to replace damaged or cancerous cells with healthy ones, helping the patient recover and potentially providing an additional mechanism for fighting the cancer.