Welcome to MarrowKidz from The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. Here you can find resources for children and young people affected by aplastic anaemia - and for their families, friends and support networks. Select your age range above to browse information relevant to you.
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Welcome to the information, advice and guidance for young adults on aplastic anaemia.
Would you like to connect with other young people affected by aplastic anaemia? Whether you have been diagnosed yourself or are supporting a loved one, consider joining our friendly youth board and help to champion the needs of young people affected by aplastic anaemia within our organisation – so we can be better at supporting our community.
Find out more about the Youth Board below
Resources
The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is looking for young people with experience of aplastic anaemia to join our youth board. Read more
What aplastic anaemia is, what it means for you and your family, and how you can help. Read more
An introduction to aplastic anaemia. Read more
An introduction to having a bone marrow biopsy. Read more
Going for a blood and platelet transfusion. Read more
What happens when you have ATG treatment and how it can help you. Read more
Taking ciclosporin as part of anti-thymocyte globulin treatment. Read more
How steroids are used when you have aplastic anaemia. Read more
An introduction to having a stem cell transplant. Read more
Advice and tips from young adults on coping with aplastic anaemia. Read more
Advice on preparing for your appointment or stay in hospital. Read more
Advice and tips from young adults who have been through isolation. Read more
Advice and tips from young adults on how you can support your friend. Read more