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Stem cells (your own from fat).

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Ok here's the next brain teaser. Anyone do thinking about doing or have done stem cell treatment? I was told yesterday by a dr at one of the locations here we are decades behind international Medicine. They are just beginning research and it is patient funded. I've had prices from $8900 to $14700. She couldn't give me any stats as the few people who tried it were in their 80's. I get the feeling adult are not as effective or even work like the politically incorrect embryonic.

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laglag profile image
laglag

Not sure if it's the same thing, but did you see the reply yesterday for Phillip_Eric, under "Advances in stem cell engineering offer to replace what is lost in Parkinson's disease,"?

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Littlerody in reply tolaglag

No I was overwhelmed yesterday researching anything that sounded possible lol. I'll look for it though. Thanks again. Judy.

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hanifab23 in reply tolaglag

please tell me the site

laglag profile image
laglag in reply tohanifab23

Go to Search on this site & put in Advances in stem cell

It should take you to RoyProp's post

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Kathleen in reply tohanifab23

StemGenex is the Company located in San Diego,Ca

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Littlerody in reply tolaglag

Yes I read it and then some. I'm making an appt with my dr and I'm hoping he's got me on the list at mjff. There's a good video from Lund university in Sweden I believe. Thanks again. Judy.

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whack-a-mole

LEGITIMATE stem cell procedures are internationally in sync. Whether at home or abroad, stem cells derived from your own (autologous) adipose tissue (fat cells) are adult stem cells and, as such, will NOT differentiate into the dopamine producing neurons needed to resolve Parkinson's and it's symptoms (anyone who implies otherwise is simply after your money).

Unless/until you're offered a procedure that involves using your own cells (typically skin or blood) to create IPSCs 'induced pluripotent stem cells' (essentially converting them into an ethical, pluripotent, AND autologous 'embryonic' state) - which are then cultured or 'differentiated' into actual dopamine producing neurons (DA neurons) - you'd only be wasting your time, money, and possibly your health.

For a great update on the current state of stem cell technologies, check out the MJFF webinar (below) from a few weeks ago:

PodCast Intro to MJFF Stem Cell Webinar, 5min: michaeljfox.org/foundation/...

Link to MJFF Webinar, 1hr (register with name/email address to view): michaeljfox.org/understandi...

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Littlerody in reply towhack-a-mole

That was my skepticism. Thanks I'll follow up Judy

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gloriabus in reply towhack-a-mole

Phase I/IIa trials of a stem cell therapy for PD are being conducted in Melbourne, Australia through the Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health by Cyto Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidary of the International Stem Cell Corporation, a listed US biotech (OTCQB.ISCO). The trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of implanting human neural stem cell grafts (ISC-hpNSC®) intracranially. The company claims that "human stem cells have been shown to be as pluripotent as embryonic stem cells; however, their creation does not involve the destruction of a viable human embryo, which effectively sidesteps the controversy and ethical dilemmas associated with the use of human embryonic stem cells." The trial involves 12 people with moderate to severe Parkinson's and interim results are expected by October 2016.

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Littlerody in reply togloriabus

Thanks for the info Judy

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Bridielena in reply togloriabus

It's now 2nd January 2017.

Any news

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michaela13

I wanted to try it. I was quoted $15,000 by stemgenex. But if it helps, it would be worth it to me.

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Kathleen in reply tomichaela13

Michaela, StemGenex is the Company. Help Hope and Live does funding.

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michaela13

Maybe M13 will be the answer.

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phillip_eric

Please read the post I just made about stem cell hoax

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rustjudge

I researched stem cell treatments as thoroughly as I could and discovered many things about them I had not known before.. I am scheduled for stem cell implant therapy on 6/8 in N C. My neuro at U VA is skeptical of anything that is not subjected to a double blind peer review and clinical testing for several years. I was diagnosed in 2003 and cannot wait for the FDA to review or change its policy re stem cells. My Dr.s who will carry out the implant have been very informative and upfront with me about the process, what they know , possibilities for some success, hopes,etc.

I am eager for the therapy and will share all info I have or will glean.

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Littlerody in reply torustjudge

I feel the same and wish you all the best. Judy

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DianeJ in reply toLittlerody

Judy, are you from a small state in the northeast?

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Littlerody in reply toDianeJ

Yes how did you know lol

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DianeJ in reply toLittlerody

There can only be a few of us who identify with little rody. Nice to hear from you.

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Littlerody in reply toDianeJ

I'm so at my wits end with my dr. And I'm just about housebound but for dr appointments. I'm from Rhode Island you? Nice to hear from you too. Judy

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DianeJ in reply toLittlerody

Hi Judy, it's nice to hear from someone nearby and we know we aren't too far. I wish there was some way of emailing each other directly. I live in southern RI and go to Butler for treatment. Would love to compare notes.

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Littlerody in reply toDianeJ

Lol I've had that user name for so many years i forget what it's meaning sometimes. When I reread your answer it dawned on me what you meant lol. I needed a smile today thanks. Must just be the pd lol

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Littlerody in reply torustjudge

How did the stem cell process go??

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Kathleen in reply torustjudge

God Bless you that's how I feel! Let someone walk in my shoes, the pain is too much to bear. Wish you the very best.

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rustjudge

It appears that ones own stem cells (adipose or bone marrow---esp. the adipose) have the best chance of effectiveness in comparison with all other stem cells. There is no assurance that there will be any improvement but there have been dramatic results in some cases. The stats are sketchy at this point partly due to FDA intransigence and neanderthal attitude re some of these new products.

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