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Stem cells for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Lung Health | Last Active: Aug 27, 2021 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
I'd also like to direct you to the new Chest Surgery Page on Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/chest-surgery/
The thoracic team has written several blogs on regenerative medicine and lung conditions:
- Renaissance in Medicine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/renaissance-in-medicine-1/
- Lung Regeneration https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/lung-regeneration-2/
- Regenerative Medicine Offering New Treatment for Bronchopleural Fistulas https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/regenerative-medicine-offering-new-treatment-for-bronchopleural-fistulas-1/
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I'm considering stem cell therapy for treating IPF. Does anyone out there have any experience with this treatment? Does Mayo Clinic do this therapy using your own blood or fat tissue as promoted by the Lung Institute? Many testimonials make this treatment sound valid and helpful. Looking for information and other places that have done this treatment.
@robinson You need to go on to the Mayo site and watch a video or ten of their Grand Rounds series about Autologous Stem Cell treatment. Or many other matters, as well. They are a great source of info. Just put Autologous Stem Cell in the search blank space, or Grand Rounds Videos, or even Martha Grogan. She does many of the videos.
Although the field of Regenerative Medicine continues to make strides in helping heal the body from within, there is much that science still needs to understand. A safe and effective way to utilize regenerative therapies, such as stem cells, is still being researched. Because of this, Mayo Clinic does not currently offer stem cell treatment for lung diseases. Many for-profit stem cell clinics throughout the United States and the world offer unproven treatments for a multitude of diseases and disorders. Typically, they charge a significant fee for these treatments and many have shown to be ineffective when tested under the rigor of medical research. If you would like to discuss this further or learn more about current research at Mayo Clinic, please call the Regenerative Medicine Consult Service at 1-844-276-2003. An appointment will be scheduled to speak with one of our experts. This service is offered at no charge.
Charlillie,thanks for info ,going to make a call hopefully tomorrow.
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colleen,was just reading about stem cell treatments,vwas also contacted and watched a presentation on stem cell treatments.Right now home from hospital ,forth time this year,starting to get a bit worried,especially for my wife.Am now considered end stage copd and lost my chance for transplant when they found lung cancer 3 years ago.Curious,does stem cell have a wait time after remission like a transplant.I didnt really seem to be that sure stem cells good.