Information resources

Androgens for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

A concise leaflet explaining the use of androgens in the treatment of relapsed or refractory aplastic anaemiaRead more

Eltrombopag for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

Eltrombopag is one of the newer treatments for aplastic anaemiaRead more

Supportive therapy

Blood transfusions are commonly used to treat the symptoms of aplastic anaemiaRead more

Cold season advice

Information for individuals with aplastic anaemia and their families to help prepare for the cold seasonRead more

Benefits

A useful guide to the benefits that may be available to aplastic anaemia patients and their families/carersRead more

Clean Diet

How to avoid getting infections from food when you are neutropenicRead more

Holidays and Travel

How to plan a holiday when diagnosed with aplastic anaemiaRead more

Information on steroids used as part of ATG treatment

Please read our updated fact sheet on the use of steroids as part of anti-thymocyte (ATG) treatmentRead more

Treatment with ciclosporin

Our freshly updated fact sheet on Ciclosporin used as part of Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG) treatmentRead more

Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

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

Latest

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

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.