Can thalasemia be cured?
Just wondering....
Just wondering....
k.O456
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NO i hope u die of cancer
Liza
Thalessemia is a genetic disorder. So in reality, there is no cure.
2 types of thalessemia - major and minor.
Despite medical advancement, unlikely there is a cure in next 5-8 yrs for major thal. As to minor, i think scientist may not even want to invest to do research to cure minor thal as it's not worth the time and effort. Well, that just my presumption.
Major - when born, will need blood transfusion every month. Most people with this type of thal do not live beyond 18 yrs of age.
Minor - people with this type of thal lives normally. Some may not even know they have thal unless they do a blood test. Those with minor thal, should avoid getting married to another person with thal minor also. So as to avoid the possibility of getting a baby with major thal.
Anonymous
maybe in the land of healing, but with the methods we know of , it doesnt look like it...maybe someday with stem cell therapy or genetic therapy...
the minor version, needs no treatment... only the major version of it
an autosomal recessive blood disorder that causes anemia
wildcat
yes it sure can...there are several variations with several different subtypes though, so the treatment depends on which form you have. Talk to your GP.