Tag Archives: transplant

Cord Blood, a life line

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Team Captain

We are living in truly amazing times as scientists are just beginning to understand the power of stem cells. In particular, cord blood stem cells are providing new hope to cancer patients throughout the world. At Save the Cord Foundation, … Continue reading →

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One Son and Two Cancers: A journey, a lesson, a mission

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Team Captain

2/9/2020 Update: In September 2019 , Steven was recently diagnosed with two more cancers (now, the total is four) and is now fighting Renal Cell Carcinoma and a Soft Tissue Sarcoma. He is currently in treatment. This story will introduce … Continue reading →