S2EP4: Support Systems in the Transformative Process With Maite Rodriguez
Update: 2025-08-21
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In this episode of the #ThroughTheGenes podcast, hosts Wunmi Bakare and Christelle Salomon engage in a heartfelt conversation with Maite Rodriguez about her daughter Alessia's journey with sickle cell disease and the transformative therapies they pursued.
The discussion covers the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the decision to have another child as a potential donor, and the complexities of preparing for a bone marrow transplant.
Maite shares her family's experiences, the support they received, and their hopes for Alessia's future post-transplant, emphasizing the importance of community and open communication throughout their journey.
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