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@justapril

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.

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how much is the 300 million and where is the procedure done? Are they posting results, if so where?
Realize, the success achieved with lab mice was not achieved using umbilical stems but adult lung stems (as I interpreted the article). So, it may be (and this is pure speculation) that the health of the stem cells is the issue, not necessarily the age, and that in many COPD patients they have areas of relatively, healthy stem cells that can be used to produce millions more.
Can anyone with medical knowledge clarify?