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Gift Your Baby Lifetime Protection At Birth
Congratulations!The coming months of pregnancy and parenthood would be the most beautiful experience of your life. As your soon-to-be-born is going to gift youthe joys of parenthood, you wish to give her the best of everything in life. How about giving her womb-like protection for her lifetime?
Yes! It is now possible to gift your baby good health for a lifetime through the power of stem cells!
I Chose LifeCell
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Stem Cells - The Building BlocksAnd Lifesavers Of Our BodyDid you know that every part of our body – our skin, bones, blood, organs and tissues, is made up of tiny stem cells? These cells have the unique ability to multiply limitlessly and convert into any other types of cells such as nerve cells, muscle cells and red blood cells.Their regenerative capacity enables them torepair and rejuvenate the body upon need.
This is what makes stem cells potential lifesavers that can treat over 80 medical conditions including Leukemia, Myeloma, Lymphoma, Neuroblastoma, Thalassemia, and sickle cell disease, to name a few. In fact, over 1 million people have benefited from stem cell treatments across the world, for over 80 medical conditions.
Here’s an easy way to understand stem cells. Imagine the stem of a plant that grows, branching out into leaves, flowers and fruits. On windy days, the branches can break. In some seasons the leaves dry up and fall. Despite this wear and tear, the stem finds a way to grow back to its original self.
In a similar manner, stem cells are the basic building blocks of the human body with the unique ability to 1) Grow infinitely as compared to other cells which can only grow a limited number of times before they break down, and 2) At the right time become a specialized cell such as muscle cell, heart cell, blood cell, bone cell, or any other cell. Stem cells thus aid our body’s growth and support repair when cells are lost due to injury or age.
The Life-giving Stem Cell Is Like The Stem Of A Plant
Main Stem
Nerve CellsBlood CellsSkin Cells
50 Years of Lifesavers
1st human bone marrow transplantation attempted by Seattle scientist
1st successful transplant using stem cells from peripheral blood
1st successful umbilical cord blood transplant performed by Eliane Gluckman
1st successful stem cell transplant between unrelated people
1st successful sibling transplant using bone marrow stem cells
Cryo-Cell USA sets up world’s first private cord blood bank
World’s 1st unrelatedcord blood transplant performed
Study indicates cord blood is a suitable alternative to bone marrow for treatment of adults
LifeCell launches India’s 1st private umbilical cord stem cell bank
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2012 2009 2005
USA makes it mandatory for caregivers to inform expectant parents on choices around cord blood banking
1 millionth stem cell transplant reported in December 2012
USA funds the creation of a national cord blood inventory 0f 1,00,000 units
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1957 1968 1973
A chronological snapshot of the evolution of stem cells over the past 50 years, as lifesavers.
Body Builders in ActionRecognition of the power of stem cells by scientists & doctors worldwide, as the future of medicine.
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2000
Term “Regenerative Medicine” is coined
Product using patient’s own cells, developed to repair knee
FDA approval for treatment of ulcers such as diabetic foot, using human skin cells
Restoration of vision in patients, using epithelial cells
Nobel Prize for Shinya Yamanaka for advancements in drug discovery
Launch of FDA approved product to generate new oral gum tissue
10 year old gets vein growth from her stem cells
Launch of FDA approved treatment of ‘smile line’ wrinkles using person’s own skin cells
World’s 1st stem cell organ grown in a lab. Patient undergoes transplant with replica of his own windpipe
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells: The Lifesavers To Protect Your Baby ForeverThe umbilical cord is a life support system for the baby before birth. It is also the richest source of naive, pristine stem cells. Umbilical cord stem cells are the most studied branch in stem cell research. Over 25 years, umbilical cord stem cells have been used in the treatment of over 80 medical conditions.
Umbilical Cord Blood
The blood left in the umbilical cord after the baby is born is called the umbilical cord blood. This blood is rich in Haematopoetic stem cells that have the potential to build the blood and the immune system.
Umbilical Cord Tissue
The cord tissue is nothing but the cord itself that remains after the cord blood is removed.This cord tissue is rich in Mesenchymal stem cells that build the tissues and muscles and also regenerate them when they wither due to aging, illness or accident.
Through a process known as umbilical cord banking your baby’s umbilical cord bloodand tissue can be collected at the time of birth and preserved for a lifetime.
Benefits Of Stem Cell BankingPregnancy and childbirth can be overwhelming and stem cell preservation can become another important task on the checklist before the baby arrives. But there are a host of reasons why it is important to welcome your baby into the world with this amazing gift:
The World Over The umbilical cord is the No.1 source of stem cells for treatment in children in the US and Japan.
Family PackFor treatments, umbilical cord stem cells offer a far better match as they are more flexible than other stem cells. Stem cells from the umbilical cord blood of your baby offer a 40% match chance fora sibling.
Friend For LifeUmbilical cord stem cells can be preserved for a lifetime. They are a ready resource that can be used at anytime and with no long waiting period to retrieve them.
The ChampCord blood stem cells can be utilized in over 80 medical conditions such as Leukemia, Myeloma, Lymphoma, Neuroblastoma, Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease, to name a few.
Always Young Stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue are more youthful and have lower rejections than those from the bone marrow. They therefore provide better treatment outcomes.
PowerhouseResearch now shows that Mesenchymal stem cells offer significant promise to repair organs and tissues. The potential of these cells is now being investigated worldwide in over 100 clinical trials for treatment in conditions like heart disease, osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes (type 1).
A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Preserving your baby’s umbilical cord stem cells at birth is a beautiful once in a lifetime opportunity. There is no better way to extend lifelong care for your baby than by preserving her stem cells.
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4 Processing
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You are convinced about the benefits of umbilical cord stem cell banking and want to make the mostof it. Here’s how you go about it.
5 Simple Steps For Preserving Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Stem Cells.1) Enrolment: Sign up for umbilical cord banking, well before the delivery due date to receive a collection kit.
2) Collection: The stem cell collection is done through a simple and safe 10-minute procedure after childbirth.
3) Transportation: The collected sample is safely transported through a personalized logistics chain.
4) Processing: Involves testing, isolating and freezing the stem cells.
5) Preservation: Stem cells are safely preserved at -196ºC in a safe and secure environment.
The collection of the umbilical cord stem cells can be done only at the time of birth, and causes no harm to the baby or mother. And LifeCell, India’s most trusted stem cell bank gives you this once in a lifetime opportunity to safeguard your baby’s lifesavers at an affordable price.
How To Get Started
Stem Cell Therapy BeneficiariesShare Their Success Stories Lifesavers Take Centre Stage
When Lisa Ray, the renowned actor, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma – a rare and incurable form of blood cancer, she underwent stem cell therapy. Lisa’s wise and timely decision to rely on stem cell transplant to cure the disease gave her a second chance at life. Declared cancer-free, the actor who is proud to call herself a “Cancer Graduate”, is back to leading a full life and is pursuing her career successfully.
Sibling Love For A Lifetime!
Thamirabarani, an 8-year old from Coimbatore, was found to be suffering from Thalassemia, a blood disorder. The cure for her came in the form of her younger brother Pugazhendi. When the younger sibling was born, his cord blood was collected and preserved at LifeCell and used for Thamirabarani’s treatment. She is now completely cured of Thalassemia and has embraced childhood in all its glory. She wants to grow up and become a teacher!
Living A Renewed Life
Vigneswaran was diagnosed with blood cancer when he was in Class XI. As the disease was in advanced stage, he could not use his own adult stem cells. He approached the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore and was treated using donor umbilical cord stem cells from Australia. Two years later, he was declared cancer free. Vigneswaran was born on February 28 and has changed his birthday to January 18, the day when he underwent the therapy.
Among the many decisions you have to take as to-be parents, it is important to decide on the right partner to safeguard your baby’s precious stem cell assets. You need to partner with a name who is trusted, reliable and offers you service of exceptional standards.
LifeCell offers a host of advantages that combine to make it the best name to partner with for stem cell banking. Here’s why:
• Unmatched Experience LifeCell was launched in 2004, in
collaboration with Cryo-Cell International – the world’s first private stem cell bank, with over 20 years of expertise in the field.
• Largest Infrastructure Our infrastructure includes state-of-the-art
facilities at Chennai & Gurgaon each with 65,000 sq ft of built up area. The facilities are operational 24x7, built with highest safety standards and resistant to natural calamities.
• Most Accredited Accreditations from international organizations
such as American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), College of American Pathologists (CAP), NABL and WHO testify to the highest quality standards adopted by LifeCell in testing, processing and preserving your baby’s precious stem cells.
• Trusted by Parents LifeCell is trusted by over 85,000 parents
who have gifted their children an invaluable lifetime resource through us.
• Largest in the Segment LifeCell is the largest name in the segment with
a strong presence in over 100 centers, partnerships with over 1000 hospitals andthe trust of over 5000 Gynaecologists.
• Most RecommendedAs per Nielsen 2012 Survey covering 300 Gynaecologists in over 8 cities, LifeCellis the most recommended stem cell bank, establishing its leadership position amongst medical practitioners.
• Most Awarded In a poll conducted by Child Magazine in
2013, LifeCell was recognized as the best in the industry as voted by Parents!
LifeCell - The Safest And Largest Stem Cell Services Provider In India
Unmatched Benefits When you join the LifeCell family, your baby’s stem cells become our assets. We not only preserve stem cells but also the hope of a healthy, happy future for your little one.
• Stem Cell Asset Insurance Through a comprehensive policy, LifeCell
has ensured that should the samples be destroyed for reasons beyond reasonable control, the family would be provided with `10,00,000 at the time of need for purchasing a matching stem cell unit from any public stem cell bank worldwide.
• Medical Insurance LifeCell is the only partner to provide
financial assistance of `10,00,000 when the preserved stem cells are used for transplant.
• Storage Insurance We provide free preservation of the samples
in case the earning parent passes away.
• Returning Client Benefit When you expect another baby and yet again
choose LifeCell, you get a waiver of the enrolment fees.
• Free Stem Cell Expansion Mesenchymal stem cell expansion - up to
500 million cells at the time of transplantand Haematopoetic stem cell expansionwhen the technology becomes available.
• Quality Guarantee `10,00,000 guarantee on viability of stem
cells upon retrieval for transplant.
Enrol NowThe best time to take a decision to preserve your baby’s umbilical cord stem cells is well ahead of your delivery date. This gives you ample time to understand the value of stem cell banking and sign up for the process.
LifeCell wishes you a safe and happy delivery.
* Does not include sample collection fee which varies based on delivering location.* Avail easy EMI options if you choose to pay through Bajaj Finserv or through credit card.† Payable upon each birth anniversary of the child.
ANNUAL STORAGE FEE†
Single Site Storage (Chennai / Gurgaon) `3,500
Dual Site Storage (Chennai & Gurgaon) `4,000
PLAN DETAILS Amount
Enrolment Fee `5,000
Umbilical Cord Blood Processing Fee `9,990
Umbilical Cord Tissue Processing Fee `5,000
Total Amount* `19,990
FEE SCHEDULE
More Gifts Of Good Health From LifeCell
BabyShield – World’s Most Comprehensive Newborn Screening Program
BabyShield from LifeCell is the world’s most comprehensive newborn screening programthat screens for 118 medical conditions.
BabyShield is completely non-invasiveand does not harm the baby.
A sample of few drops of cord bloodand urine are used for the tests.
A comprehensive report is provided to give you complete peace of mind regarding your baby’s health.
Contact our toll-free 1800 419 5533to sign-up for the service.www.babyshield.com
Femme – Harvesting of Stem Cells From Menstrual Blood
Menstrual blood is a rich source of Mesenchymal stem cells. These stem cells are being researched for use in the treatment of various medical conditions. LifeCell Femme is the first and only menstrual blood stem cell banking service in India.
Brought to you by the leaders in the field, LifeCell Femme helps you collect and preserve these vital stem cells from your menstrual blood in a totally non-invasive and painless way. So now you can preserve your stem cells with Femme and protect yourself and your loved ones for a lifetime.
Contact our toll-free 1800 419 5555to sign-up for the service.www.lifecellfemme.com
Femme
Conditions That Can Be Treated With Stem Cells Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Acute Biphenotypic Leukemia
Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Juvenile Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (JCML)
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML)
Refractory Anemia (RA)
Refractory Anemia with Ringed Sideroblasts (RARS)
Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts (RAEB)
Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts in Transformation (RAEB-T)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Burkitt's Lymphoma)
Aplastic Anemia
Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia
Fanconi Anemia (Note: the first cord blood transplant in 1988 was for FA, an inherited disorder)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Pure Red Cell Aplasia
Beta Thalassemia Major (also known as Cooley's Anemia)
Blackfan-Diamond Anemia
Pure Red Cell Aplasia
Sickle Cell Disease
Amegakaryocytosis / Congenital Thrombocytopenia
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia
SCID with Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency (ADA-SCID)
SCID which is X-linked
SCID with absence of T & B Cells
SCID with absence of T Cells, Normal B Cells
Omenn Syndrome
Inherited Immune System Disorders - Neutropenias
Kostmann Syndrome
Myelokathexis
Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Common Variable Immunodeficiency
DiGeorge Syndrome
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Lymphoproliferative Disorders (LPD)
Lymphoproliferative Disorder, X-linked (also known as Epstein-Barr Virus Susceptibility)
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Acute Myelofibrosis
Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (Myelofibrosis)
Polycythemia Vera
Essential Thrombocythemia
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Neutrophil Actin Deficiency
Reticular Dysgenesis
Multiple Myeloma
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia
Gunther's Disease (Erythropoietic Porphyria)
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
Pearson's Syndrome
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
Systemic Mastocytosis
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
Hurler's Syndrome (MPS-IH)
Scheie Syndrome (MPS-IS)
Hunter's Syndrome (MPS-II)
Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS-III)
Morquio Syndrome (MPS-IV)
Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome (MPS-VI)
Sly Syndrome, Beta-Glucuronidase Deficiency (MPS-VII)
Mucolipidosis II (I-cell Disease)
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)/Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN)
Krabbe Disease (Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy)
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease
Sandhoff Disease
Wolman Disease
Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (case report)
Osteopetrosis
Neuroblastoma
Retinoblastoma
LifeCell - India’s most trusted stem cellbank is present in over 100 locations
LifeCell International Private Limited, 26, Vandalur - Kelambakkam Main Road, Keelakottaiyur, Chennai - 127,Tamilnadu, India. TOLL FREE: 1800 419 5555 | SMS ‘LIFECELL’ to 53456 | www.lifecell.in
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