❓ This parliamentary question seeks information on the capacity for umbilical cord stem cell transplants and donations in WA, their availability in other states, and the medical benefits of using stem cells for disease treatment. The Minister confirms the capacity exists and outlines some benefits.
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(1) Is there the capacity in Western Australia for stem cells in umbilical cords to be used in transplants? (2) Is there the capacity in Western Australia for the donation of umbilical cord material in Western Australian public hospitals? (3) Is such procedure available in other states? (4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister
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13 September 2000
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(1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
(2) Is there the capacity in Western Australia for the donation of umbilical cord material in Western Australian public hospitals? (3) Is such procedure available in other states? (4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
(3) Is such procedure available in other states? (4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
(4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
(2) Is there the capacity in Western Australia for the donation of umbilical cord material in Western Australian public hospitals? (3) Is such procedure available in other states? (4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
(3) Is such procedure available in other states? (4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
(4) What are the known medical benefits in using stem cells in the treatment of disease? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes. (4) Using the patient's own stem cells rather than their bone marrow for the treatment of malignancies and leukaemia reduces the risk of contamination with the cancer. Use of stem cells reduces the risk of rejection. This treatment is suitable for children and adults.
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