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  1. Who we are
  2. About aplastic anaemia

About aplastic anaemia

Aplastic anaemia is a rare life-threatening blood disorder caused by the bone marrow failing to produce blood cells. As a result, people experience extreme fatigue, suffer from bleeding and bruising, and are prone to infections.

Treatments involve blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant or immune-suppressive therapy. Serious aplastic anaemia requires urgent treatment.  

We publish detailed information about aplastic anaemia, the impact and the treatment you are likely to receive. Browse our resources below, and if you have a question you can't find the answer to - please don't hesitate to contact our helpline. We are here for you.

For press enquiries, please contact Ellie Dawes, Head of Comms and Fundraising, on 07956237939 or email [email protected]

What is aplastic anaemia?

What is aplastic anaemia?

Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of ALL essential blood cells Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author:

Comments: 1

Types of aplastic anaemia

Aplastic anaemia can acquired or inherited. It can be moderate, severe or very severe. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2019

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Grazina Berry

Recovery

Recovery

Recovery following treatment for aplastic anaemia can be lengthy. Here, we have compiled a list of tip tips to aid your recovery - all drawn from people like you, who've gone through a similar journey Read more

Published: 20th May, 2018

Updated: 30th May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 1

Whilst in hospital

Whilst in hospital

Here you will find some practical advice on what to expect during your hospital stay. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2018

Updated: 22nd May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Treatment of children

Treatment of children

The latest clinical guidance on treating children diagnosed with aplastic anaemia. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2018

Updated: 22nd May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

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. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author:

Comments: 1

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  • Robs Ride Round Cheshire - Help us raise money for fighting aplastic anaemia - Ro

    Robs Ride Round Cheshire - Help us raise money for fighting aplastic anaemia - Ro

    My Dad passed away from complications from Aplastic Anaemia in 2018 and I'm more than happy to raise funds to support people in the same situation.

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    Why should you celebrate your second or "re-birthday"?

  • Cold and Flu season Q & A with Dr Austin

    Cold and Flu season Q & A with Dr Austin

    Join leading expert Dr Austin Kulasekararaj on Thursday 29 September for a live Q & A session about cold and flu season, vaccinations, and how aplastic anaemia patients can keep themselves safe.

  • AAT chat for self advocacy and empowerment

    AAT chat for self advocacy and empowerment

    This is a new chat group set up for people who have undertaken the 'Managing Stress and Living with Uncertainty' course by Maggie's.

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    Will aplastic anaemia patients be able to have the coronavirus vaccine?

    All of the latest updates about Coronavirus vaccines and their impact on the AA community.

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    What is aplastic anaemia?

    Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of ALL essential blood cells

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    Jerome: my aplastic anaemia story so far

    My journey from diagnosis to transplant

  • What is receiving ATG treatment like?

    What is receiving ATG treatment like?

    If you're reading this it means that you’re due to have your ATG treatment or have been told that this is the best treatment option for you. I’m going to share with you my own experience of having ATG.

  • 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.

  • Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

    Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

    If you're going into the hospital for ATG treatment, this fact sheet is for you

  • Buffy's story

    Buffy's story

    This blog has been extremely hard for me to write...

  • How does Covid-19 affect aplastic anaemia patients?

    How does Covid-19 affect aplastic anaemia patients?

    Are aplastic anaemia patients more at risk, and will the pandemic affect their treatment?

  • Covid-19 vaccine efficacy update

    We understand that the recent news reports about the Covid vaccine’s efficacy for cancer patients and those with a compromised immune system will be concerning for our patient community. We would like to update you with what we know so far, and what we’re doing to find out more.

  • Tasha's story

    Tasha's story

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

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Tasha's story

Tasha's story

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

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 7

Macy's story

Macy's story

The touching story of Macy who survived aplastic anaemia Read more

Published: 5th June, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 1

Rikki: my rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

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

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 14

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

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

Published: 13th August, 2020

Author: Ellie Dawes

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