Stem-cell Therapy ---- Lungs

I think you should first look it up on Clinicaltrialsdotgov. There is a good hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas which does perform this procedure. 

For those in the UK:

Strangely enough, I asked my doctor about stem cell transplant thingy today. She'd never heard of it, but is going to enquire if the NHS are doing any clinical trials at the moment, and said she'll get back to me.

I'll keep the forum posted on what she finds out.

Jo

Just googled stem cell therapy for copd in Canada and there is a ton of info that you could read about it.  Good luck! 

Bitnd objective & realistic is most difficult when one is desperate, particluarly where improving quality or length of life is concerned  ... but very necessary when there is currently clear evidence of the profit motive being the dominant force. 

A couple of years ago, while struggling up the stairs of a hotel with oxygen cyclinder in hand because the lift had failed, the hotel owner declared that I no longer needed to suffer as COPD was now curable with stem cell surgery. Yes, she had been looking on the Net while I was out and had found all sorts of clinics in South America, India and E Europe offering the 'magic cure' for a mere 10 to 15 grand  Small beer (to her).

Not unnaturally, I have since made my own extensive enquiries so though not an expert, I am much better informed.

Bottom line is that while stem cell surgery is the bees knees for various bits of the body, the lungs are totally different and my consultant (who keeps close tabs on all developments in COPD care) reckons it'll likely be 20 years yet before such a system could be perfected for lungs. 

Meanwhile then, I strongly advise you to verify any claims of benefits spefically for those with COPD direct with the patients who have had this treatment rather than rely on 3rd party forum posts, some of which are clearly from "plants" on commission for the "clinics".

As always, remember the old addage "a fool and his money are soon parted" !!

Hi Patricia! I am from Ontario, Canada. I am very interested in this also, but my doctor tells me it has not been approved in Ontario. Good luck ...and keep us posted.

We seem to have strayed from stem cells and COPD. I see my haematologist shortly. He is a professor and is in demand to speak at conferences all over the world  all the time and he never charges me (nice guy and super smart about things like stem cells) Ataxathin is the red stuff in your salmon - harmless and good for you. - Side effects and so on is a vexed issue with drugs - BUT if using something that the human body usually digests just keep doses low unless you do plenty of research. When I had my stem cell transplant I asked the doctors for a multi vitamin. I burst out laughing when I saw the size of the tablet - tiny. Common sense is a good guide or better yet get yourself a good naturopath or naturopathic doctor. Checking these things is their job! Probably a simple thing is to stuff yourself with fresh fruit and vegetables - organic if you can - ALWAYS wash well and grow as much of your own as you possibly can - you will notice a real difference to your health - if you have family, pets, do them the same favour - anybody can grow fresh herbs - take out the pretty tree and plant an apple and so on - good luck!!

Hi

have a read.

https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Questions-and-Answers/Are-you-considering-a-Stem-Cell-Therapy-Clinic-for-treatment-of-your-COPD.aspx