Calls for donors of umbilical cord blood

27 Aug 2012, 6:16 pm   -   Source: Marion Ives, SBS
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The blood from a baby's umbilical cord can be used to treat multiple life-threatening diseases, and Australian doctors are calling for donations, especially from babies from an ethnic background.

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The blood from a baby's umbilical cord can be used to treat multiple life-threatening diseases.

Matching a patient with a suitable donor can be dependent on their racial background.

Australia's multicultural society means we have a diverse range of ethnic mixes.

Scientists say finding a donor overseas might not be possible, so more Australians need to donate.

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Muriel Neish - from Moonee Ponds, 9 months ago

We all hope life saving treatment such has been developed with the use of umbilical cord blood will not be needed by those we love. However for some, such as our family, we now face the reality of possibly needing such help. Please, all future parents take a few moments to give permission for your child's cord blood to be collected and offer some other children a chance for a healthy life. The gift of life is the greatest gift of all and it's in your hands to be able to do this.

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Lisa Roberts - from Newtown, Sydney, 9 months ago

It's great to see how mothers can contribute to the health of others.

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