STAT May 13, 2026 • 10:00

Scientists link boy’s tumor to gene therapy viruses, in rare finding - statnews.com

By Jason Mast

Scientists link boy’s tumor to gene therapy viruses, in rare finding - statnews.com

Doctors have linked a boy's tumor to a gene therapy, but say the rare risks need to be weighed against the profound benefits such medicines can offer.

When 13-month-old Adams stem cell transplant failed, doctors had two options: a second transplant, which they warned carried a 10% to 15% risk of death, or a new and untested gene therapy.
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