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What is aplastic anaemia? Understanding your diagnosis

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Treatment to reduce your risk of infections

Anti-microbial drugs that you may receive include antibiotics, anti-viral and antifungal drugs. They prevent and treat infections (infections which can be more dangerous for people with aplastic anaemia.)
Raising for the rare

Running for Thomas!!! My son was diagnosed with Severe aplastic anemia in June 2025.
Young People's Support Group Taster Session

Are you aged 16-25, and affected by a rare bone marrow failure condition? If so, we'd love you to join us at our young people's support group taster session where we will help you to navigate stressful and uncertain times.
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027

Join our 2027 London Landmarks Team! Spaces are limited and going fast so we recommend signing up now!

Register with The Aplastic Anaemia Trust

Are you living with aplastic anaemia, or a related condition like PNH, Fanconi anaemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita or Schwachman Diamond Syndrome? Or are you supporting a friend or family member who has? Please take a few minutes to register with us here.
Conditions connected with aplastic anaemia

Conditions that may cause aplastic anaemia, or which aplastic anaemia patients are more likely to develop.
Bone Marrow Biopsy tests

An introduction to what a bone marrow biopsy is, why you might have one, and what happens when you have one.
Other types of anaemia

There are many different types of anaemia that affect the body in different ways. Have a look at this page to find out more about some of the more common types of anaemia, and how they differ from aplastic anaemia.
What does THAT mean??

Stuck on a medical term and feeling lost at sea? Try our A-Z jargon buster...
AA Voices: diagnosis

Read and watch the stories of other people in our community, talking about their diagnosis.
What is aplastic anaemia?

Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of all essential blood cells. Learn more about the condition, treatment, and how it impacts your life.
The Aplastic Anaemia Trust Patient Support Facebook Group

Our online Facebook support group is a fantastic source of peer support for people whose lives are affected by aplastic anaemia. We run a bustling main group, plus sub groups for people on Watch & Wait and for people who are bereaved.
Get support

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia or another rare bone marrow failure condition, we are here to help. No question is too big, or too small. Contact us online or give us a call.
Diagnosis and treatment: a short summary

Diagnosis and treatment information for adult patients. It worth noting that some of the main treatment options may also apply to young patients, however they will be treated by experts specialising in paediatric aplastic anaemia.

Emotional Wellbeing support

Living with a rare bone marrow failure condition, or supporting someone who is can have a big impact on your emotional wellbeing. Our expert team are here to help you navigate these challenges and help you to feel less anxious and more in control. Read more

Register with The Aplastic Anaemia Trust

Are you living with aplastic anaemia, or a related condition like PNH, Fanconi anaemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita or Schwachman Diamond Syndrome? Or are you supporting a friend or family member who has? Please take a few minutes to register with us here. Read more

Live in Wales? Write to your Senedd candidates and ask them to ensure patients have access to eltrombopag!

On May 7th, the people of Wales go to the polls to elect new members of the Welsh Parliament. This election is an opportunity for those impacted by aplastic anaemia to raise the vital issue of fair access to medications for those living with rare diseases. Read more