Medical Staff

As a physicians, it is your job to inform the patient of the treatment options.  You must understand the process of gene therapy, its benefits and risks.  You must also know how gene therapy can be used to treat cancer.  Since you are medical professionals, your patient will look to you for counsel.  While using the links below to develop your side of the story, consider the following questions:

• What is the basic process of gene therapy?
  
• How can gene therapy be used to treat cancer?
  
• Has gene therapy been effective in treating cancer?
  
• Can gene therapy be combined with any other treatment strategies?
  
• What are the major risks?
  
• Is there a way to protect patients from the risks?

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