Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy
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“But there are a lot of things to consider.”
Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Ivy noted there are many factors to weigh when considering gene therapy.
“Bone marrow transplant was always available, but it wasn't a great option because not too many people had access to a donor,”
Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Ivy, who is also a sickle cell disease patient, explained why bone marrow transplant was not a viable option for most patients.
“Now that we have the cell and gene therapies, an individual can act as their own donor.”
Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Ivy explained that gene therapies allow patients to serve as their own donor, unlike bone marrow transplants.
“If I was younger, I might strongly consider it for sure,”
Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Ivy, a sickle cell disease patient, explained why he opted not to pursue gene therapy for himself.
“That opens up a whole world of individuals potentially being cured of sickle cell disease,”
Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Dr. Ivy commented on the potential of newly approved gene therapies to cure sickle cell disease.