What are your thoughts on gene therapy?

live4today, RN · Oct 4, 2002

Don't like it for reasons pertaining to my Christian faith. :)

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I · Oct 4, 2002

:kiss :nurse: :specs:

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I · Oct 4, 2002

Cheerfuldoer,

I'm with you for the same reason. I believe that more could be done with what can be extracted from the umbilical cord after it's cut.

live4today, RN · Oct 5, 2002

Hi Frances :)

I'm in agreement with that part of research.......from the umbilical cord....:kiss

Perhaps we'll get some more viewpoints here over the weekend. Have a good one!

kittyw · Oct 5, 2002

What do you think about the fertilized embryos that aren't implanted? I on one hand hate to see a life created and wasted but on the other hand I hate to see a life created solely for "working on them". Definately want to see more research on umbilical cord cells - they've found a few stem cells in the brain of adults (if I remember the study correctly). Perhaps you could donate tissue when you die for research into stem cells (granted they're not the exact same type of stem cells), I wouldn't have any problem with that.

noel · Oct 5, 2002

Personally, I felt the same way being that I have been a nurse

going on my 6 year. However, I have twin boys at the age of 2

that have a dx of hemophillia A. Thank goodness they are mild

but everyday I am concerned or have to watch with worry about

my children and bleeding eposides. It is difficult to stand by and

know your children are unable to do things other children their age are. I have to live with the thought that it is possible in the future for my children not to play certain sports that they love. There is no cure at the present time and the only possible solution on the forefront is gene replacement. So sorry to say, I am all in favor.

Just my opinion

God bless

Noel

kittyw · Oct 5, 2002

I certainly hope we can come up with a cure for diseases like that!!! My best friend in school had hemophillia. I just wonder if we can use donor tissue as a basis for research and a cure.

(((hugs to your boys)))

researchrabbit · Oct 5, 2002

Originally posted by noel
There is no cure at the present time and the only possible solution on the forefront is gene replacement. So sorry to say, I am all in favor.
Just my opinion
God bless
Noel

Please don't apologize for your opinion! :)

Sometimes we have to be challenged to see the other side; Noel, you are there, and thank you.

live4today, RN · Oct 5, 2002

((((((((((((NOEL AND BOYS))))))))))))) I can appreciate your viewpoint, and your hearts desire to have your boys healed. No need to apologize for desiring the best for our children. You and your sons are in my prayers, Noel. :kiss

Just Angi · Oct 5, 2002

I am A Christian. However, I feel that as long as abortion is legal, why should those innocent children die in vain? I do not think they should be aborted for this purpose, but my niece has severe autism and I would love to see there be a real way to help her. I watch my sister, and her family, go through soooo much. But, I feel also that it will only be used to help conditions that are being experienced by the "rich and famous." I wish they would further explore all things before just assuming that "Stem Cells" are the only way to go.

micro, RN · Oct 5, 2002

There is a fine ethical line, but science and stem cell research is on the cutting edge of many, many discoveries and cures out there.

From genetic research, there will be much found in the coming days(i.e. generations). I have been part of genetic research studies myself. If there is something that can help, I will do it.

When I am "gone", I will be an organ donor and body donor. (Sorry, I know that is off topic).

jmho

micro