AA

A rare bone marrow failure disease caused by low blood cell counts.

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The Texas Marrowthon

Since my mum was diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia (a rare form of bone marrow failure) last year I have witnessed the immense challenges that arise with this disease. The rarity and complexity of this disease means that we are navigating through unchartered and daunting territory and at times it has felt impossible to explain to others what mum/ we as a family are going through.
Weekly Leeds Coffee Mornings with Zoe

Zoe is holds weekly coffee mornings at the Leeds Maggie's Centre on Tuesday mornings. Pop along if you are in the area for a cuppa, a slice of cake and a chat.
Going back to School Webinar

We know that for many families, the return to school after your child has been absent for a long time can be a difficult time. Disability and education expert Sharon Smith from Contact will take you through how to work with your school to make the transition back as smooth as possible.
13.1 & Done: Saz and Kirky’s Half Marathon!

In May we will be running the Edinburgh Half Marathon for The Aplastic Anaemia Trust!

Serum Sickness

An immune reaction
Cyclosporin

A medication
Watch and wait

A treatment approach
Transfusions

When a person with AA is provided with new blood cells
Steroids

Drugs often used to treat AA
Stem cells

Cells at an early stage of development
Pancytopaenia

When you have too few of all types of blood cell
Immune system

A network in your body designed to protect you from infection
Haematology

A clinical speciality
Fatigue

A common symptom or side effect

Tasha's story

I'm Tasha Townsend, I'm an Olympic rower, and I kicked aplastic anaemia's butt! Read more

Macy's story

The touching story of Macy who survived aplastic anaemia Read more

Rikki: my rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

Nothing can quite prepare you for the emotional and physical rollercoaster that is aplastic anaemia. There’s no best-selling book that can teach you how to deal with the turmoil of an illness that wasn’t there yesterday but is very much there today... Read more

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

We're investing in our team, to make sure every aplastic anaemia patient is supported. Read more