Boy overcomes rare condition through stem cell transplant
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Peyton Stewart, 11, received a bone marrow stem cell transplant from his older brother Acie at Manning Family Children's Hospital one year ago to treat STAT1 gain-of-function, a rare mutation that caused his immune system to attack his own red blood cells. He has recovered and marked his "re-birthday" with a celebration at the hospital.
Bone marrow transplant for this specific rare genetic mutation; outcomes may differ for other conditions.
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