Patient/Family

As a patient, or member of the patient's family, it is your job to understand the procedure of gene therapy, the benefits, and the risks.  Using the links below, gather information that would help you to answer the questions:

• How does gene therapy work?
  

• What/how is the medical procedure administered to the patient?
  

• Can gene therapy be used with any other therapies to increase rates of success?
  

• Are there any risks involved in the procedure?
  

• What are the benefits?

 

Q & A about Gene Therapy	Cancer and Gene Therapy
Findings About Jesse Gelsinger's Death	Cancer and Gene Therapy #2
The Journey from Gene to Cure	Combining Gene Therapy with Chemotherapy

Gene Therapy Scids Success

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