Oswaldo Tapanes received multiple injections of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and his own bone marrow-derived stem cells over the course of a month both intrathecally (into the spinal fluid) and intravenously at the Stem Cell Institute in Panama. Here is what Mr. Tapanes had to day about his progress thus far:
My name is Oswaldo Tapanes. I have a traumatic brain injury; diagnosed in June 2005.
What symptoms did you have before stem cell therapy?
I couldn’t move my left arm. My vision was pretty bad. My speech is worse than it is now. I could only make sounds. My balance was very, very bad and that’s about it.
What improvements have you noticed since your stem cell treatments?
My speech is better. My eyesight is better. My arm coordination is better. My balance overall and better overall well-being.
How has this treatment changed your life?
It improved my quality of life, so much so that I’ve returned now for a second treatment.
What would you tell others who are considering this treatment?
I would say obviously, do your own research but from my point of view, it’s very safe. The medical science is explained. Everything is there on the web site if you look at it and do your homework. I wouldn’t hesitate coming. If I knew before, I would have came earlier.