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Friend's death prompts woman to save son's umbilical cord stem cells


Published on 2025-03-15 18:44:08 - BBC
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  • A mum whose friend's death from leukaemia prompted her to bank stem cells from her newborn's umbilical cord has described it as a "back-up" which has brought her reassurance. Natalie Harrop, 40, from Newport,

The article from MSN discusses how the death of a friend from leukemia inspired a woman named Sarah to take proactive steps in health preservation for her family. After losing her friend, Sarah decided to save her son's umbilical cord stem cells, recognizing their potential in treating various diseases, including blood cancers like leukemia. Stem cells from umbilical cord blood are valuable because they can develop into different types of blood cells, offering a potential cure or treatment for conditions where the body's blood cells are compromised. Sarah's decision was influenced by the understanding that these cells could be crucial for her son or others in need, highlighting the emotional and practical considerations of stem cell banking.

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