As a girl in South Africa, I was healthy and active. I started college at the University of Limpopo, studying Business/Accounting in 2011.
Imagine being ready to launch your career, then being thrown off course by both aplastic anemia and PNH, all at once! Listen to Sarah's story of her path to survivorship here.
Kat hears patients ask: "I have this bone marrow failure problem ... how is this going to affect me and loved ones? What does this mean for my life?" Discover how Kat helps walk patients through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
From a sunny, lively retirement to MDS then AML? That was Shirley's life! After treatment in a Clinical Trial, she is in remission, still playing the accordion! This is her story.
Can sleep affect your treatment for bone marrow failure diseases? Dr. Asefa Mekonnen explains why sleep is important for patients as well as when to tell your doctor that you aren't sleeping well. Check this out!
Nancy has worked with hundreds of patients in her career, guiding patients through decision-making and treatment. Discover her best advice for bone marrow failure patients and caregivers in this podcast.
Patrice banned "stinkin' thinkin'" from her mind as she began treatment for aplastic anemia. Later, she'd continue that practice during her bone marrow transplant, so she began not just surviving, but thriving! Listen to her story here.
Listen to Duane's story, leading to his 2009 transplant, and continuing survivorship!
"Three hours after they drew my blood, my doctor called to tell me to go immediately to the emergency room!" Because Kirollos was a pharmacy student, he understood that having such low blood counts needed fast treatment, but he was still surprised. Discover how he progressed from diagnosis to transplant to survivorship quickly here.