Cord blood?

[Sunfishjoy]

Not sure yet what my b lymphoma diagnosis is. But a timely question has arisen in my family. Both of my daughters are pregnant and due late November. One asked if I wanted her to harvest and store her cord blood for possible use for my illness. Apparently she needs to decide by early October. Does anyone have any knowledge about this? I will also ask my doctor but would appreciate hearing what you might know. P.S. I am 68 and assume I am past the age cutoff for stem cell transplants. But I wonder if use of cord blood and tissue holds to same age rule.

[21happy21]

If it not a financial burden I would recommend that they do it I was sorry that I did not do it. It could also be used for babies some day well worth it so sorry I did not do it. Hope this helps.

[Sunfishjoy in reply to 21happy21]

My doctor doubts I will ever be in need but feels it can’t hurt if they can afford it. As it happens two daughters are pregnant and due a week apart in November. And both will store cord blood for their sakes and perhaps for others.

[Sunfishjoy in reply to Sunfishjoy]

Ps where are all the mzl food oks hiding?

[Teddy811]

My son and wife have kept the Cord blood from my grandchild for me. Haven’t needed it but just in case. It costs around $250. A year to be stored. I think it is worth it.

[Sunfishjoy in reply to Teddy811]

I think it’s worth it too. Yet hope we never need it!