Bone Marrow Transplant for 10-Year-Old with DOCK8 Deficiency

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania needs a bone marrow transplant for a rare disease called DOCK8 deficiency. Her mother is searching for a perfect match to save her daughter's life.

Key Points

  • DOCK8 deficiency is a rare immunodeficiency syndrome
  • Bone marrow transplant is the only known cure for DOCK8
  • Risk of infections, allergies, and cancers associated with DOCK8 deficiency
  • Bone marrow registry is crucial for finding a match

Pros

  • Bone marrow transplant could cure the rare DOCK8 deficiency
  • Mother's plea for donors could potentially save the girl's life

Cons

  • Finding a perfect match is challenging and the family is in a race against time
  • Partial matches come with higher risks of complications