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Hi had pe op at papworth 2yrs ago to remove clots from lungs. Now copd is there a stem operation in uk to renew my lungs

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Not yet Wayned. This is still being developed. Welcome to the forum. :)

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Do they need people to try it on

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Wayned

Do they need people to try it on

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There may be some trials but I am not aware of any specific ones happening now.

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Hi

It's still controversial.

nhs.uk/news/genetics-and-st...

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