Mother Bones2d ago

#Via Citizen.Coping
@PropCazhPM
10:01 AM · Mar 21, 2026

"Thompson's hematologist at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Robert A. Brodsky, published a study revealing that the research now has an overall 94% disease-free survival rate.

'[A cure is now] available to the majority, almost the entirety, of sickle cell patients.' "

https://people.com/woman-diagnosed-with-sickle-cell-disease-at-2-months-old-wakes-up-with-no-pain-for-the-first-time-in-her-life-after-new-treatment-11931453

Show threadMother Bones2d ago

#Via Robert Evans / iwriteok
5:16 PM · Mar 21, 2026

"Holy shit we might have a cure for sickle cell anemia"

Rory2d ago
Show threadMother Bones

#Via Citizen.Coping
@PropCazhPM
10:14 AM · Mar 21, 2026

"What's different about this treatment option?

* only 50% donor match is required

* previous treatments required younger and sicker patients (while also impacting fertility)

* this can better preserve fertility

* patients can go home the same day, it's a simple transfusion via IV bag"

https://www.today.com/health/disease/mom-sickle-cell-cure-half-match-bone-marrow-transplant-rcna259335

EXCLUSIVE: Mom, 32, Is Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia With New Treatment

Tatyana Thompson was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a baby. When she became a parent, her symptoms worsened. A treatment at Johns Hopkins finally cured her.

TODAY
Mar 21 at 10:04pmWeb
Show threadRory1d ago
@_L1vY_ @PropCazhPM I'm really glad to know that a cure for Sickle Cell has been created.
Show threadMother Bones1d ago
@rlstone4dems Yes, what a relief! This is a beautiful miracle of science 😢
Show threadAnnie1d ago
@_L1vY_ WOW this is amazing and wonderful