Potential Applications of Cord Blood Stem Cells The list of diseases that can be treated with cord blood stem cells continues to grow at a rapid pace as worldwide medical research continues to unlock further potential uses of stem cells. Apart from treating life-threatening diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma and thalassemia, cord blood stem cells are also increasingly being used as an alternative in regenerative medicine to repair or replace damaged or diseased tissue and organs. Saving these precious stem cells is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and your baby, watch the video now to learn more about the potential applications of cord blood stem cells.