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Help please? what is gene therapy and how might it be used as a treatment for cancer or for genetic disorders?
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Gene therapy 4future: Gene therapy is still experimental. In the future it may help treating a disorder by inserting a gene into patient’s cells instead of drugs or surgery. Although it is promising option for some diseases (some inherited disorders, some types of cancer, ), there are still risks and it is still in studies to be sure it will be safe and effective. It is not tested for diseases that have no other cures.
Answered 5/23/2015
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