If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed.
In this section of our website, you'll find the basics, to help you get your head around what this means.
Aplastic Anaemia is a rare and serious blood disorder caused by the bone marrow not functioning properly. In people with aplastic anaemia, the bone marrow fails to produce enough of all three types of blood cells – red, white and platelets...
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Find blogs and videos created by other people about their experiences of being diagnosed with aplastic anaemia or supporting a loved one.
Stories about diagnosis
Are you living with aplastic anaemia, or a related condition like PNH, Fanconi anaemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita or Schwachman Diamond Syndrome? Or are you supporting a friend or family member who has? Please take a few minutes to register with us here. Read more
Conditions that may cause aplastic anaemia, or which aplastic anaemia patients are more likely to develop. Read more
An introduction to what a bone marrow biopsy is, why you might have one, and what happens when you have one. Read more
There are many different types of anaemia that affect the body in different ways. Have a look at this page to find out more about some of the more common types of anaemia, and how they differ from aplastic anaemia. Read more
Stuck on a medical term and feeling lost at sea? Try our A-Z jargon buster... Read more
Read and watch the stories of other people in our community, talking about their diagnosis. Read more
A simple explanation video, suitable for children, that explains what's happening in our body when we have aplastic anaemia. Read more
Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of all essential blood cells. Learn more about the condition, treatment, and how it impacts your life. Read more
Our online Facebook support group is a fantastic source of peer support for people whose lives are affected by aplastic anaemia. We run a bustling main group, plus sub groups for people on Watch & Wait and for people who are bereaved. Read more
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia or another rare bone marrow failure condition, we are here to help. No question is too big, or too small. Contact us online or give us a call. Read more
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