Diseases Treated with Stem Cells

Cord blood has been successfully used in transplant medicine for more than 20 years to treat many serious diseases.34 Today stem cell therapies continue to evolve, bringing new hope to patients and their families.

The following is a list of some of the diseases that have been treated with the type of stem cell found in cord blood. For inherited genetic conditions, the child may not be able to use his or her own stem cells. In these cases, a matched sibling's stem cells would be the first choice.

If you have stem cell treatment questions, please consult your physician for the latest information.

Cancers

  • Acute Leukemia
  • Chronic Leukemia
  • High-Risk Solid Tumors
  • Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Blood Disorders

  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Beta Thalassemia
  • Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
  • Fanconi Anemia
  • Sickle Cell Disease

Immune Disorders

  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease
  • Hystiocytic Disorders
  • Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Diseases
  • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

Metabolic Disorders

  • Krabbe Disease
  • Hurler Syndrome
  • Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
  • Sanfilippo Syndrome