You know what's awesome? Blogs. They're a great medium for people to: get out their thoughts in writing educate the public teach something about which they're passionate rant about politics…
Her name is Katelynn. Junior in high school. Third-year starter for her volleyball team, and a good one at that. She has it made... except for one thing. She suffers…
A little more than a year ago, a little girl in Michigan was critically ill. Doctors were hopeful they could help her, but there were no guarantees. Lilly Vanden Bosch,…
While Trey Finomore, a preteen from Colorado, was visiting family in Ohio, his parents noticed he was collecting a lot of bruises. Most of the time, it's expected kids will…
In Himanshu Sharma’s article posted on Onlymyhealth.com back in 2014, it appears that the basics are there. But I’d like to offer my own take since I happen to have…
I feel like shouting from the rooftop after reading about this 7-year-old girl named Yasmin. After a long hospitalization that spanned several months, she finally got released because her body…
Miracles never cease to amaze me. And quite frankly, it’s been a long time since I’ve been convinced that one actually has happened—although in theory, I welcome miracles every day!…
If you are trying to dive into aplastic anemia, here are some interesting facts from the Seattle Children’s Hospital that you should definitely check out. First, for anyone who’s been…
Amidst the hype leading up to the first head-to-head American Presidential debate with Trump vs. Clinton, the topic of Venezuela’s drug shortage of aplastic anemia drugs wasn't mentioned. But having…
I’m continuing on my long flight to Brazil, AKA, “Zikaland”—in my opinion, (BTW, I do LOVE Brazilians, I just HATE what’s happening). I’m wondering if Brazil is one of the…
Listen up. This is important for the aplastic anemia community—especially for children who’ve been diagnosed with this serious condition. The Dana-Farber Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Hospital in Boston, MA…
I wonder if most families have a backup plan—especially when it comes to a family crisis? I’ve been reading about aplastic anemia this summer and am absolutely baffled about what…
Here’s some down and dirty information about aplastic anemia, an autoimmune disease that results when the body cannot produce life-sustaining bone marrow, and doesn't create enough red and white blood cells and platelets.…
During one of those “dog days of summer,” I was searching around for some inspiration; I’d been feeling blue because a friend of mine, who is in her 50s and…
The human body is a magnificent machine, and each cell has a role to play. In a way, it's like a jigsaw puzzle that ordinarily is put together perfectly. The only…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could talk to one of those “nationally known” specialists about your aplastic anemia? Well, if you can make it to West Palm Beach, Florida…
Is hosting a fundraising event meant to help people who have bone marrow failure diseases, such as aplastic anemia, at the end of October brilliant or insensitive? During the last…
I recently read an article about a 22-year-old man from Utah who’d just returned from a missionary service in Brazil and was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. This is so sad…
I recently read an article about a little boy who’d been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a mysterious and very serious illness that can strike adults as well as children. It’s…
Aplastic anemia is the result of the body's bone marrow not producing enough healthy red cells. This can occur because the bone marrow has been damaged by toxic chemicals, radiation, or…
Aplastic anemia is both a bone and a blood disease. A person with this condition has bone marrow that no longer makes red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.…
I recently posted an article on aplastic anemia in response to another post that I’d read. I felt compelled to mention that a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with…
Aplastic anemia. What is that? In simple terms, it's a condition that causes your body to cease making an adequate number of blood cells. It's a very serious condition, and…
A recent event held in Houston, Texas, raised over $27,000 to help fund research and raise awareness about bone marrow cancer. The Frontier Fiesta 5K Run, now in its third…
OK... I hereby promise to never again make a blonde jokes. Why? Because two blonde sisters, Sam and Alex Kimura, are definitely no joke. They are a powerhouse of promise…
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