G-CSF

A drug designed to help white blood cell production.

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Marcel and Rob’s Skydive for The AAT & Mind

In August 2016 my wife Laura was diagnosed with Aplastic Aneamia. She underwent ATG treatment which was unsuccessful. In June 2018 she had a donor stem cell transplant and is thankfully regaining her health. The AAT was very supportive during her treatment and provide much needed funds for research. Thank you!
Help us raise money for fighting aplastic anaemia (rare bone marrow disease)

A friend of mine is currently dealing with aplastic anemia. She is waiting on a bone marrow transplant.
What it's really like to get pregnant after Aplastic Anaemia

After my treatment for aplastic anaemia, my husband and I discussed the possibility of trying for another baby. The research out there was limited and the data - not all that reliable. Could I go through with a pregnancy and risk the very real possibility of relapse? In 2015 we bit the bullet, tried and fell pregnant! I was over the moon, but I was terrified.
Raising money in memory of my father in law Peter Manley

I am raising money in memory of father in law who passed away 6 months ago from this terrible illness

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Cytopenia

A reduction in the number of mature blood cells
Sepsis

Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection
Neutropenia

A term used when your neutrophils are low
VSAA

Very severe aplastic anaemia
White blood cells

A key type of blood forming cell
Reticulocyte

A type of red blood cell
Thrombocyte

A different name for platelets
T-Cells

A type of white blood cell
Supportive therapy

Supportive treatment of aplastic anaemia
Stem cell transplant

A curative treatment for aplastic anaemia

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Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of ALL essential blood cells
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This blog has been extremely hard for me to write...
James' story

James had a tough ride with his aplastic anaemia, but he's lived to tell the tale
Grace's adventure

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Tasha's story

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Meet the brave Will

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Alice's story

Thanks to Alice and her family, the British Bone Marrow Register gained huge profile in the UK
Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis and treatment information for adult patients. It worth noting that some of the main treatment options may also apply to young patients, however they will be treated by experts specialising in paediatric aplastic anaemia.
Why 12 December is special for Lisa-Jayne

At the young age of 17 on the 12th December 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia. AA has not defined my life - I’ve taught It who’s boss and I will continue to do so.

Paul's story

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Tasha's story

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Macy's story

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