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Anemia

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Anemia occurs when a person has a low number of red blood cells and therefore a low hemoglobin concentration. When this happens, it is hard for the blood to carry oxygen. People with severe anemia can be pale, weak, tired, and become short of breath.

 

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Patient Champions

Contact: Website
Population Served:

People with cancer and other serious and chronic illnesses

Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation

Contact: 800-747-2820 or [email protected]
Population Served:

Patients and families living with Aplastic Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), and related bone marrow failure diseases

Fanconi Anemia Research Fund

Contact: 888-326-2664
Population Served:

Patients and families affected by Fanconi anemia

wAIHA Warriors

Contact: 740-360-5505
Population Served:

Patients, families, and advocates affected by Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia