The Umbilical Cord: A Source of Life
Umbilical cord blood cure childhood leukemia. This statement was made by U.S. physicians found that the most effective method to treat childhood leukemia is using umbilical cord blood.
Bone marrow transplants require donor blood cells match those of the recipient, if one wants to avoid an unfavorable reaction in the immune system. However, the use of cord blood does not need this match.
The study carried out by John Wagner points out that umbilical cord blood should not be regarded not as a second-order therapy. The fact that umbilical cord blood is stored and easily available is a great advantage.