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bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be…
diagnosis of
aplastic anemia
aplastic…
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Guidelines and suggested questions for making the most of your health care appointments.
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Guidelines and suggested questions for making the most of your health care appointments
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Guidelines and suggested questions for making the most of your health care appointments
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It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating acute promylocitic leukemia (APL). Currently, researchers are studying
arsenic trioxide
arsenic trioxide:
It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating acute promylocitic leukemia (APL). Currently, researchers are studying arsenic trioxide, as a single agent or in combination with…
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ATG is an immunosuppressant, a drug that lowers the body's immune response. It is typically used with
cyclosporine
cyclosporine:
Cyclosporine is used along with antithymocyte globulin (ATG), another immunosuppressant, for treating aplastic anemia and some other forms of bone marrow failure.
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immunosuppressive therapy
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paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria:
(par-uk-SIZ-muhl nok-TURN-uhl hee-muh-gloe-buh-NYOOR-ee-uh) A rare and serious blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart. Paroxysmal means sudden and irregular. Nocturnal means at night. Hemoglobinuria means hemoglobin in the urine. Hemoglobin is the red…
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Basic description of
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 cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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This patient guide on
myelodysplastic syndromes
myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low blood cell count for at…
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This patient guide on AML begins with blood basics, AML diagnosis, and then specifics on symptoms, tests, actively managing your AML-related healthcare, and treatment options. *Disclaimer: New treatments may have been approved since the booklets below were published. It is important to speak with a healthcare provider for up-to-date treatment options.
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Form to record symptoms or reactions to treatment and medications that can be shared with health care providers
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Emergency health information card for patients who have received a transplant.
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Form to keep track of
platelet
platelet:
The smallest type of blood cell. Platelets help the blood to clot and stop bleeding. Also called a thrombocyte.
transfusions as part of MDS treatment
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Chart to record medical professionals, pharmacy contacts, patient support organizations and others involved with your health care.
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Emergency health information card for patients who have not received a transplant.
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clinical trial
clinical trial:
A type of research study that tests how a drug, medical device, or treatment approach works in people. There are several types of clinical trials. Treatment trials test new treatment options. Diagnostic trials test new ways to diagnose a disease. Screening trials test the best way to detect a…
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Form to record symptoms or reactions to treatment and medications that can be shared with health care providers
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Form to keep track of
platelet
platelet:
The smallest type of blood cell. Platelets help the blood to clot and stop bleeding. Also called a thrombocyte.
transfusions as part of
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 cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets…
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Not all healthcare professionals or emergency responders will understand your rare diagnosis and unique needs. AAMDSIF has created an emergency health information card that communicates to others what they need to know about you to help you during a medical emergency.
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