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Gene Therapy Treatment Process



Common themes in gene therapy treatment process
- CONSULTATION:
Like with any treatment decision, the patient, their caregivers, and primary physician will discuss the risks and benefits of the specific gene therapy. If the person decides they are interested in learning more, their primary physician may schedule a consultation at a treatment center. The primary physician and care team at the treatment center can help everyone decide if gene therapy is the appropriate treatment choice for the patient.
- In some gene therapies, the treatment center is a specialized hospital with expertise in administering gene therapy
- PREPARATION: The person will work with a healthcare professional (HCP) treatment team to begin any preparations for treatment
- TREATMENT: HCP treatment team will provide gene therapy to the person in a controlled environment
- RECOVERY/FOLLOW-UP: The person will work with their primary physician and HCP treatment team to monitor safety and effectiveness of gene therapy
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Consultation:
Like with any treatment decision, the patient, their caregivers, and primary physician will discuss the risks and benefits of the specific gene therapy. If the person decides they are interested in learning more, their primary physician may schedule a consultation at a treatment center. The primary physician and care team at the treatment center can help everyone decide if gene therapy is the appropriate treatment choice for the patient.
- In some gene therapies, the treatment center is a specialized hospital with expertise in administering gene therapy.
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Preparation:
The person will work with a healthcare professional (HCP) treatment team to begin any preparations for treatment -
Treatment:
HCP treatment team will provide gene therapy to the person in a controlled environment
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Recovery/Follow-up:
The person will work with their primary physician and HCP treatment team to monitor safety and effectiveness of gene therapy
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