MS Society comments on stem cell therapy reports
18 Nov 2005
Following further media coverage of people with MS receiving stem cell treatment outside the UK, the MS Society has again issued the following statement:
"The potential for stem cell therapy to repair the damage caused in multiple sclerosis is well recognised. The MS Society is already funding research in Bristol and has recently committed more than £1 million to establish a centre for myelin repair in Cambridge. Research into stem cells and MS is, however, still at an early stage.
"We cannot comment on the case of the lady who has been reported as receiving a form of stem cell treatment in Holland. MS is a very variable condition which affects people in different ways.
"In view of possible risks, we do though believe that great caution is needed when considering any unorthodox treatment which has not been subjected to rigorous trials and review."
"We cannot comment on the case of the lady who has been reported as receiving a form of stem cell treatment in Holland. MS is a very variable condition which affects people in different ways.
"In view of possible risks, we do though believe that great caution is needed when considering any unorthodox treatment which has not been subjected to rigorous trials and review."
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