Treatments & the future

• Stem cell (bone marrow) transplantThe long-established cure — and who it suits.
• Gene therapyA cure that uses your own cells — no donor needed.
• New & emerging medicinesTreatments that reduce transfusion need — with more on the way.

This is general information about thalassaemia, not medical advice. Your own care depends on your history and test results — always talk to your thalassaemia team before changing anything about your treatment.