Breakthrough Sickle Cell Treatments Come with Health Risks

The video discusses new FDA-approved treatments for sickle cell disease, highlighting both the hope they bring and the associated health risks. Gene therapy offers new options but comes with complications like infertility due to conditioning and chemotherapy. Safety concerns are addressed with required monitoring. Fertility preservation options are available, and ongoing research on gene editing shows promise for future treatments.

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