Non-Oncologic Blood Disorders Patient & Family Handbook

A Family Guide to Non-Oncologic Blood Disorders

How successful is the treatment? The severity of the disease varies and some children experi- ence more infections than others. Some doctors believe that some children with CGD have a normal life expectancy.

Stem Cell Transplant Indications HSCT provides CGD patients with functioning neutrophils that can eat and destroy the bacteria and fungi that they are exposed to. It is a cure for the disease and is highly effective in the majority of patients.

Notes from Your Child’s Medical Team

Chronic Granulomatous Disease

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