G-CSF

A drug designed to help white blood cell production.

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I'm running an ACTUAL marathon and I need your help!

I have signed up to my first marathon, it's on the 14th April in Paris and I am running it to raise money for the fight against aplastic anaemia, an extremely rare disease that has hit my family twice in the last 50 years.
London Winter Walk for Aplastic Anaemia

Our lovely friends have signed up to do the London Winter Walk on 13th January to fundraise for the Aplastic Anaemia Trust. We would really appreciate your support & would be grateful for any funds you are able to donate.
The Team

In addition to the full-time CEO, the AAT team consists of 2 part-time paid staff and a group of volunteers
Ella's story

I’m Ella and I was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia last year, at 17. My brother saved my life by donating his bone marrow.

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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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Jerome shares his aplastic anaemia story so far

Read about Jerome's aplastic anaemia journey so far
What is aplastic anaemia?

Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of ALL essential blood cells
Buffy's story

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

Little did we know what was coming the next day in May 2017!
Tasha's story

Read the inspiring story of Tasha Townsend, our Olympic rower, who kicked aplastic anaemia's butt!
Meet the brave Will

‘Home from home’ kept family together during their transplant journey
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

Paul shares his incredible story of hope having survived a bone marrow transplant 50 years ago! Read more

Tasha's story

Read the inspiring story of Tasha Townsend, our Olympic rower, who kicked aplastic anaemia's butt! Read more

Macy's story

The touching story of Macy who survived aplastic anaemia Read more