First Responder Stunned by Severe Aplastic Anemia Diagnosis: Greg's Story
In November 2016, at just 36 years old, Greg was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia aplastic anemia:
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“My labs didn’t tell the whole story” Jen’s Aplastic Anemia Journey
Jen had a great life. She was married with two children, and she’s just transitioned from teaching to school counseling. At 41, life was busy yet wonderful.
Her symptoms were unusual, but not alarming. The leg pain was new, as was the bruising. Then fatigue set in, far beyond usual tiredness from her schedule. A visit to the doctor did not offer a definitive diagnosis. They suggested it was her condition with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but with the new bruising, they ordered labs. It was February 2022.
Athletic Canadian Continues Studies while in Treatment for Severe Aplastic Anemia: Geordy's Story
Geordy’s youth was an active one. Baseball, Soccer, and Hockey filled his days, even competing in the Little League World Series!
He was active in his family’s church, too. When offered the opportunity to go on a Youth with a Mission (YWAM) program to Australia, he traveled from his home in British Columbia to participate. Once there, the spark of ministry became a calling, so he attended college in Saskatchewan to become a pastor.
Active Middle-Schooler's Life Sidelined by Severe Aplastic Anemia - Phoenix's Story
Cheer, music, sports, plays, community. These dominated Phoenix’s life in the autumn of last year.
Allen’s Journey with Aplastic Anemia, Part 1
Allen had a gratifying life. He had a wife and a two-year-old, living on a farm, working in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at the teaching hospital. He exercised, ran, hiked, hunted, fished, and more, enjoying the outdoors, his family, and his career.
In January, he had the worst case of the flu he had ever experienced. The 104-degree fevers lasted several days. He recovered enough to travel to Europe on a scheduled family trip, finally feeling up to a 10-mile hike at the end of the visit.
On her Way to Medical School - Life Paused, Not Stopped, by Aplastic Anemia
My life before I was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia Aplastic Anemia: (ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blo
Watch and Wait? Xinyi's Patient Journey wtih Aplastic Anemia
She was a sophomore in high school. Before she could try out for Cheer squad, she had to have a physical.
The routine Complete Blood Count revealed a problem.
Putting Treatment Behind Him: Webb's Journey through Aplastic Anemia
Webb was in university, playing soccer, when he started noticing a rash and breathlessness during a run. He’d never had either symptom, particularly since he was in such good shape, playing soccer since the age of three.
My Journey with Severe Aplastic Anemia: A Story of Hope and Resilience
When I was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia Aplastic Anemia: (ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood
“Never Lose Faith!” Shauna’s Update
When Shauna was diagnosed with MDS, she knew she would have to leave her home in Alaska for treatment. She chose to move to North Carolina where her extended family lived. With access to specialists there, and having a supportive network, this proved to be an excellent plan.