Louisiana Man Becomes First in State to Be Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell | SWI | 9/4/26
At 23 years old, Daniel Cressy became the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of the complications of sickle cell disease through gene therapy. The New Orleans man underwent treatment at Manning Family Children’s Hospital after living with sickle cell disease since childhood. In this week’s Good News LA segment, LPB’s Christina Jensen speaks with Daniel about his difficult two-year journey, the treatment that changed his life and his dream of becoming a pilot. Jensen also speaks with Dr. Ben Watkins about how the gene therapy works and what Daniel’s result could mean for others living with sickle cell disease.
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AI GeneratedDaniel Cressy, a 23-year-old from New Orleans, has become the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through groundbreaking gene therapy. After overcoming insurance hurdles and undergoing an intense medical process, Daniel is now pain-free and pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot.