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shmorri2
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lol wut?

7/27/2009 12:19:26 PM

kiljadn
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http://www.cancer.duke.edu/ccbb/



It's a good cause.

7/27/2009 12:21:20 PM

qntmfred
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^

7/27/2009 12:21:52 PM

TenaciousC
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^

7/27/2009 12:22:18 PM

BobbyDigital
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^

7/27/2009 12:22:38 PM

JeepMan311
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no ones started any dead baby jokes. does tww have a conscience?

7/27/2009 12:23:13 PM

dweedle
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7/27/2009 12:23:15 PM

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7/27/2009 1:21:13 PM

Mr. Joshua
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When someone is on life support why can't they just hook up everything to the bellybutton?

7/27/2009 1:22:23 PM

wwwebsurfer
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^that, sir, is BRILLIANT

7/27/2009 2:06:37 PM

ThePeter
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Quote :
"http://www.cancer.duke.edu/ccbb/



It's a good cause."


Not to say it isn't, but I would rather save or donate the blood for future stem cell developments. Cord blood is just about the best overall source of stem cells, as it doesn't have the stigma of being from embryos nor do the stem cells have defects common in adults. Many feel that soon you can use preserved cord blood SC's to cure problems that arise in the future.

7/27/2009 2:11:50 PM

MEPSY84
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Isn't there some practice where mothers keep the cord and eat it or something...I swore someone on the radio had a wife who did this. Maybe they were just packing it to preserve the cord blood, can't recall


...regardless. +1 for saving it.

7/27/2009 2:20:31 PM

Gzusfrk
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+1 for donating it. It's too damn expensive/selfish to save it for yourself. Duke has a program where if you donate cord blood to their program, and your kid ever needs it, they can get donation back to them for free or close to no charge. Or something like that.

7/27/2009 2:24:17 PM

ThePeter
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But what is that donated cord blood used for, just blood? Sources for stem cells are <<<<<<< sources of blood

7/27/2009 2:32:34 PM

Gzusfrk
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Actually, it can be used to treat leukemia in kids, other cancers, and genetic diseases, and as an alternative to bone marrow transplants (which is more mature and is more likely to lead to a rejection and is more painful).

[Edited on July 27, 2009 at 2:37 PM. Reason : ]

7/27/2009 2:35:39 PM

ThePeter
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Well then, that's a good option as well

The link sounded like it was just generic blood donation or something.

7/27/2009 2:41:27 PM

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