Source: United Press International
Posted: October 17, 2006
Summary:
NASHVILLE, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital report they have an improved blood stem cell method for pediatric leukemia. The new technique is particularly promising for children who have failed on standard leukemia treatments. The lead researcher in the development of this new stem cell treatment said the new method allows blood stem cells to come from parents or unmatched adult siblings without the usual toxicity risk, so larger number of patients with leukemia or with non-cancerous blood disorders can be candidates for a stem cell transplant.
Commentary: Hopefully this new technique will prove both safe and effective treatment for a diverse leukemia patient population.
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