Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Working Towards a Cure => Topic started by: Sharmin on August 29, 2015, 02:53:59 AM

Title: Global Blood Therapeutics
Post by: Sharmin on August 29, 2015, 02:53:59 AM

Andy,

I have been hearing a lot about this company and a revolutionary treatment method for sickle cell anemia.  The stock price has risen 100% in recent weeks. 

This is great for sickle cell and I hope everyone with sickle cell will benefit. 

Is there a possibility that there will be benefit to thalassemia with this treatment?

Many thanks!

Sharmin

http://www.globalbloodtx.com/

Title: Re: Global Blood Therapeutics
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 29, 2015, 06:55:21 PM

I can't find any information on this relating to thalassemia. I don't think it increases hemoglobin, so it may not have much value for thals. I think Luspatercept is far more likely to of value to thals.

Title: Re: Global Blood Therapeutics
Post by: Sharmin on August 30, 2015, 03:21:24 PM

Thank you Andy, I'm keeping my hopes on Luspatercept!

Sharmin