Louisiana man becomes first in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease
Daniel Cressy, 23, became the first person in Louisiana functionally cured of sickle cell disease after completing gene therapy at Manning Family Children's Hospital on Monday. Cressy expressed hope that his journey would inspire others, stating that the transformation has allowed him to pursue his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.
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