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[barbara]

I just want to remind everyone that the purpose of our forum is for stem cell discussion and support for those that have had therapy or are thinking of having it or are a caregiver for someone who is considering it. We do not endorse any doctor, clinic or company in the stem cell industry and in every instance I advise readers to do your own research and always keep in mind, BUYER BEWARE. Stem cell therapy is in its infancy and there is little long term data available. I hear from so many doctors, researchers, company execs, that their treatment is the best. Maybe, it is, but I don't believe the long term studies are there to support anyone's claims to this at this time. You just have to sort through what information you are given, disregard most testimonials on the company websites because they never show anyone that got ill or didn't have any results, and compare notes from your efforts. Contact several different companies and quiz them not only on their treatment, but also about their after care. Is anyone going to be available to help you with questions and concerns after you have returned home? If you are getting no response or delayed responses before you go, you can probably pretty much be guaranteed that that isn't going to change after you have handed over your money and have gone home. Safety must be the first consideration and certification for cell purity that you can see (not just be verbally told about) must be available in my opinion for umbilical cord stem cell therapy. Also, if you are doing autologous cells, ask about how the extraction will be done. Are you given anything more than a tranquilizer if you should want it? You can always pick up a bug at the hospital too no matter how cautious you have been. It may be to your advantage to have treatment in a small clinic or office rather than a hospital. These are all considerations and decisions that you must make.

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