About advanced therapies
What are advanced therapies?
Advanced therapies or advanced therapeutics is a broad name for a multidisciplinary field of science that explores new therapies for rare diseases and conditions.
Advanced therapies are relatively new, changing how we treat diseases and conditions that were previously thought to be untreatable.
There are many different therapies that come under the umbrella of advanced therapies and there are new ones still under development. Advanced therapies are not the same as standard treatments at our hospitals.
Types of advanced therapies
We have compiled some information on the advanced therapies used in treating some rare conditions. It is important to know that these therapies are still being researched and should not be seen as cures.
Accessing these advanced therapies
It is important to understand that not all advanced therapies can be accessed. The ways to access most advanced therapies are through clinical trials.
Considering a clinical trial?
Deciding whether a clinical trial is the correct step can feel like an obvious choice, or it can involve weighing a complex list of pros and cons. Following are some resources to assist you with that decision.
Learn more about clinical trials