Mommy Manila

My auntie who just arrived abroad was talking about stem cell and how it could possibly help in treating of some genetic diseases. I learned about cord blood for leukemia  years ago when I was invited by Cordlife Philippines . I realized how amazingly an umbilical cord blood could save lives. Read my previous article here  to find out the benefits of cord blood banking .  Cordlife Philippines is the country's first and only DOH-registered cord blood bank and part of the largest stem cell blood banking in Asia.

Did you know that one of the leading cause of death in children is Leukemia? Around 3,977 were diagnosed with the disease in 2012 alone. Doctors says it's a silent killer that needs the public to be aware, especially parents. Aside from chemotherapy, stem cell transplant is one of the recommended treatment of choice. Unfortunately, there are limited or no available stem cells in the country. But the good news is that we can preserve stem cells through cord blood banking.