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COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Oct 7 2:36pm | Replies (212)Comment receiving replies
Mayo did just what you described-they grew millions of stem cells and "introduced" them into the lungs of COPD sufferers. (As I said) only 5-10% really benefited. They (Mayo researchers) have "no clue" as to why the results weren't better. Mayo is planning to re-run the trial as early as this summer. I have asked to be included. While the people who obtained significant improvement was small, no one has had adverse side-effects. I understand that is because we use our own stem cells "foreign" or donor cells are not used so rejection wouldn't be a side effect. However, I understand that the quality of the stem cells may be related to the extent inf lung injury, therefore severe lung damage may not be suitable for effective stem cell harvesting-but that is something I read in the literature. I have no medical training, and the Mayo researcher I spoke with did not offer that as a reason for the disappointing result.
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@joelars, @justapril,@jgpolachek, @hazelnut - Good morning. I don't know if any of these will help you but give a look. https://stemcellsportal.com/clinical_trials_lung_disease
Unfortunately stem cell research for lungs has a ways to go. But looking at all of these different trials is certainly encouraging.
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This is why I am interested in using stem cells from the Umbilical Cord preferably using the placenta after the healthy baby is born through cesarean section. I believe as we age our cells are not as effective as cells from a new born. This treatment can not be performed in the United States as I will not be using my 66 yr old cells. I am hoping to have great success with one treatment of 200 million stem cells. They recommend 300 million but I know I can not raise enough money for that. I may even have to go with 100 million stem cells if I am unable to raise the $6500 I was told it will cost for 200 million. I am very hopeful that this treatment will extend my life another 15 to 20 years maybe longer if it is God's will.