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Can someone donate blood stem cells?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not Really: Adult stem cells are only good for that individual only. Stem cells from other people can cause an immune response to reject the cells and can cause major harm to the body.

Answered 4/16/2014

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