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Bone Marrow Quotes

On transplants and stem cell research

These quotes discuss cord blood stem cells as an alternative to bone marrow for treating diseases, related to Adult Stem Cells research.

After one hundred days of confinement following a bone marrow transplant, I rejoiced in taking short walks to a nearby park as I was writing 'Girl in Hyacinth Blue.' The uncertainty of my survival made every blade of grass gorgeous...

Quotes by Susan Vreeland

Using adult stem cells drawn from bone marrow and umbilical cord blood system cells, scientists have discovered new treatments for scores of diseases and conditions such as Parkinson's disease, juvenile diabetes, and spinal cord injuries.

Quotes by Nathan Deal

Every year, nearly two-thirds of the approximately 200,000 patients in need of a bone marrow transplant will not find a marrow donor that matches within their families.

Quotes by Nathan Deal

Cord blood stem cell units have been shown to be a suitable alternative to adult bone marrow for the treatment of many diseases, including sickle cell anemia.

Quotes by Nathan Deal

Active Quotes

I don't have feeling in my feet to my fingertips; I also have active lesions in my bone marrow and in my eyes.

Quotes by Karen Duffy

Back in 2005, the Anthony Nolan Trust could have asked me just to speak out about the lack of ethnic minority donors on the bone marrow register, but that would have meant nothing if I wasn't prepared to join up...

Quotes by David Harewood

Frequently Asked Questions

What medical topics do these Bone Marrow quotes cover?
They discuss cord blood stem cells as alternatives to bone marrow, donor shortages, and personal accounts of illness.
Are stem cells part of this discussion?
Yes, one quote explains how adult stem cells from bone marrow and umbilical cord blood have led to new treatments, related to Adult Stem Cells research.
How big is the donor shortage described here?
One quote notes that nearly two-thirds of patients needing a transplant won't find a matching donor within their own families.
Is there a personal illness account in this collection?
Yes, one speaker describes living with active lesions in their bone marrow and eyes alongside numbness in their extremities.
What diseases are mentioned as treatable through this research?
Sickle cell anemia, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions are named as benefiting from stem cell advances.

Others highlight the shortage of matching donors and one person's personal experience living with active lesions, an Active reminder of the stakes involved.