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An Agonizing Wait For A Stem Cell Transplant

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

Laura Hillier talks about the difficulty of having to wait for a stem cell transplant.

Advances in medical science have led to an increased demand for stem cell transplants, leaving patients facing lengthy wait times and more chemotherapy.  Dr Ralph Meyer, regional vice-president of Cancer Care Ontario adds “improved technology has also made the transplant procedure safer for older patients.”

Watch video here:

Source: CTVNews

How Adult Stem Cells Saved Paul’s Life

Sunday, June 7th, 2015

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Paul Wagle was a bright, athletic boy when he learned he had Leukemia. After over two years of chemo treatments, he thought his body was free of cancer. Then he relapsed. His doctors told him his only chance to live was an Adult Stem Cell Transplant.

This courageous young man and his family talk about the battle, his treatments and how Paul never gave up the will to live. Click link below to watch short video:

https://youtu.be/tNSPWPVA36g