How does the cost of the sickle cell cure compare to a lifetime of sickle cell treatments (not to mention lost income for the patient)? Curing a chronic disease, especially a serious one, isn't just a humanitarian victory. It also saves decades of treatment expenses, which people tend to forget about when the cure is expensive.
How does the cost of the sickle cell cure compare to a lifetime of sickle cell treatments (not to mention lost income for the patient)? Curing a chronic disease, especially a serious one, isn't just a humanitarian victory. It also saves decades of treatment expenses, which people tend to forget about when the cure is expensive.