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🧩 TUCKER’S STEM CELL THERAPY JOURNEY FOR AUTISM 💙
We’ve received lots of questions, so I wanted to share a little about Tucker’s treatment!
🩺 What did Tucker receive?
50 million investigational mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) through an IV infusion.
💤 Did he need sedation?
Sedation is NOT typically required. However, Tucker needed it because he wouldn’t tolerate an IV while awake.
His nausea afterward was related to the sedation, not necessarily the stem cells. Without sedation, the process would have been much quicker!
📍 Where did we go?
BetterStem in Miami, Florida.
BetterStem offers investigational stem cell treatments under Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and uses ethically sourced MSCs.
✨ What are the potential benefits?
Early research is exploring possible improvements in:
• Behavior, focus & social interaction
• Language & communication
• Sleep quality
• Neurological function
🤍 Is it a cure?
No. Stem cell therapy is still experimental for autism, and results are not guaranteed.
🩵 Is it safe?
Some early studies have reported no serious treatment-related adverse events, but long-term safety and effectiveness are still being studied.
💵 Cost: can be based on weight as to how many cells are recommended. Tucker weighs 48lb. Cost was $10,900
Our hope: To support Tucker’s development and quality of life. We know every child is different, and we’re simply sharing our personal journey as we learn along the way. 💙
Stem cell therapy is not FDA-approved to treat autism. #autism #stemcell #miami
We’ve received lots of questions, so I wanted to share a little about Tucker’s treatment!
🩺 What did Tucker receive?
50 million investigational mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) through an IV infusion.
💤 Did he need sedation?
Sedation is NOT typically required. However, Tucker needed it because he wouldn’t tolerate an IV while awake.
His nausea afterward was related to the sedation, not necessarily the stem cells. Without sedation, the process would have been much quicker!
📍 Where did we go?
BetterStem in Miami, Florida.
BetterStem offers investigational stem cell treatments under Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and uses ethically sourced MSCs.
✨ What are the potential benefits?
Early research is exploring possible improvements in:
• Behavior, focus & social interaction
• Language & communication
• Sleep quality
• Neurological function
🤍 Is it a cure?
No. Stem cell therapy is still experimental for autism, and results are not guaranteed.
🩵 Is it safe?
Some early studies have reported no serious treatment-related adverse events, but long-term safety and effectiveness are still being studied.
💵 Cost: can be based on weight as to how many cells are recommended. Tucker weighs 48lb. Cost was $10,900
Our hope: To support Tucker’s development and quality of life. We know every child is different, and we’re simply sharing our personal journey as we learn along the way. 💙
Stem cell therapy is not FDA-approved to treat autism. #autism #stemcell #miami
Comments (201)
15 hours agotanyasteff417
Good luck to you and your family-especially cute little Tucker! Thank you for sharing your journey and explaining the stem cell treatment.
4 days agolisapariseauwitt
Praying this treatment helps Tucker in positive ways. This could open a world of possibilities for him.
4 days agosan_d_lane
I’m curious who the stem cells came from. Was it Tuckers stem cells from his own blood? I’m not sure if there’s any other way of doing it
5 days agotmb09291956
God bless you and Chuck for this journey that Tucker is on. I admire your parenting. You’re helping Tucker and future autistic children. ✝️
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