Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplantation and Research (REL-ACU-0-CE184-60)

Course overview

In 1992, a patient with leukemia was transplanted successfully with stem cell cord blood instead of bone marrow. Since then, more than 30,000 transplants have been performed using the stem cells from cord blood. Thousands of Americans die each year waiting for a stem cell transplant, many of them children. Umbilical cord blood may help reduce these numbers. With proper counseling, parents can make an informed decision regarding cord blood donation. This educational activity addresses the use of cord blood for transplantation and facilitates your ability to educate prospective parents regarding this option.