article_snippet: Stem cells taken from blood and tissue  in the umbilical cord can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including various forms of cancer.
article_snippet: Cord blood and cord tissue stem cells are considered to be one of the most promising sources of future medical treatments.
article_snippet: The first successful cord blood stem cell transplant to treat Fanconi's Anemia took place in 1988.
article_snippet: Since then, the list of conditions where stem cells are standard therapy has grown to include various forms of Leukaemia and Neuroblastoma, as well as conditions of the blood and the immune system.
article_snippet: More than 30,000 cord blood transplants have been performed worldwide and there are more than 300 clinical trials underway.