Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is the likelihood that my child will get a disease that may be treated with stem cells?

April 26, 2017child disease stem cells treated

0

Posted

What is the likelihood that my child will get a disease that may be treated with stem cells?

1 Answer

0

Posted

This is a widely debated question. Detractors say it is 1 in 10,000. Proponents say that when you consider the actual list (a broader list) of diseases, it is about 1 in 400. Consider home fire insurance as an analogy. The odds of your home burning down are very slim, but every homeowner has fire insurance. Yet, this type of “life insurance” is even more important. You can rebuild a house but you cannot collect Cord Blood after the fact.