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The First Child Cured by Gene Therapy | Philadelphia News
At just six, Emily Whitehead became the first child to receive a revolutionary cancer therapy that saved her life—and now she’s living proof it works. Her treatment involved genetically reprogramming her own immune cells to hunt down cancer, a daring move with no precedent for kids. Facing hospice, her parents chose hope over surrender. Though she recalls little of the ordeal, she remembers thriving afterward—despite complications requiring another experimental fix. The therapy, later FDA-approved and perfected for safety, has since helped tens of thousands. Now a college English major, Emily…
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