Your Guide to Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cells are quite a boon for the mankind’s welfare. Surely many of you may have come across the benefits and challenges in stem cell therapy; while some may not. I know many thousands of people are curious to know more about this transforming therapy and likewise they look on to google, the internet basically. I’ll try my best in delivering what’s needed – factual and trustworthy information.
Please note that I am not trying to sell you anything nor am I a physician. Trained physicians and doctors are the best source to get medical advice from. Always consult them because it’s better to be safe than sorry. While we get in to it, your support is very much appreciated and we are delighted to help you anytime.
Stem cells are cells found in our body just like other cells; what sets them apart is their ability of regeneration and differentiation. Regeneration is the ability of the cell to renew itself after cell division or injury. The later is the ability to specialize into a generic cell/tissue. Food and Drugs Association (FDA) approves stem cells as drugs, the only difference is that stem cells are live cells that can divide, grow and move in and around your body.
It is true that this therapy is not free from challenges. With the onset of this therapy, your doctors have little to no control over how it will react. Different types of stem cells come with different risks and outcomes. Various unanticipated risks include what if they start growing and form tumor, they may specialize into different type of cells and many more. It can be helpful or harmful; the point here is it cannot be controlled.
As a curious bee myself, I am excited as everybody to see the potential of this therapy. The preclinical trials showed encouraging results and promises to be effective against a number of diseases such as bone marrow transplant for blood cancer, heart complications and neuro-degenerative diseases. Stem cells are injected by doctors into your body or muscles wherever it is required.
It is good to stay curious and ask many questions till your doubts are cleared. Refrain from those clinics and physicians who try to make you believe that stem cells treatment is a cure-all therapy. They just want your bucks. Here’s what you can do. First and foremost, make sure to figure out whether the treatment is FDA approved or not. Secondly, ask them to show results or data as previous patients that shows the treatment is safe and effective. If they do not answer any one of the two questions, there’s a high probability that is a hoax. Refuse to believe anything until they provide you evidence.
Of course times are changing and it won’t stay the same 5-10 years from now, but this us the reality now. These unregulated stem cell clinics wants your money and worst case scenario, will endanger your or your loved one’s life.
