Medical Encyclopedia:
Thalassemia: Prognosis
As discussed above, the prognosis for individuals with the most serious types of thalassemia has improved drastically in the last several years following recent medical advances in transfusion, chemo-, and transplantation therapy. Advances continue and promise to improve the life expectancy and quality of life further for affected individuals.
— Jennifer Bojanowski, M.S., C.G.C
