Sorry Don, this isn't new at all. Many centers in the US have been doing islet cell transplants for a few years. It's not as "promising" as one might think. Right now it has a very high re-transplant rate, and it takes on average 5 healthy pancreata to isolate enough cells to give to ONE person. As a KP recipient, I'd rather see 5 diabetics get transplanted than just one!! Just food for thought. Hopefully the isolation process can be refined so this precious resource isn't wasted.
Please read this carefully. These pages are provided as an informational resource only. We are not physicians; we are patients, friends, and families. Nothing presented herein should supersede the advice of your own doctors. Even direct quotes from physicians and nurses apply to an individual; this information should never be construed to be advice that is applicable to anyone else. Each individual case is different, and direct comparisons cannot be made between any two individuals.
Our intent is to provide information, to direct you to other resources, and to give you a place to discuss and ask questions about the transplant process in general. The use of this website indicates that you have read and agree with the above statements.
Join us, read our pages, enjoy, and learn what you need, but then seek your doctor's advice.
Thank You For Visiting Please E-Mail us at the addresses on the Mentors page.
