FA is an inherited anemia which leads to bone marrow failure (aplastic anemia). This site offers info on FA and its diagnosis and treatment as well as on research efforts. **

Great web site that goes into detail about treatments and individual types of anemia. This site offers resources and gives ways to check for symptoms of anemia. There are some good graphics on this site, including celebrity pictures and quotes about anemia, as well as a few really cool interactive tools. The site makes learning about anemia fun and interesting. There are also some good links. This is a quality, fun and interesting website all about anemia.

Easy to navigate site on living with anemia. It also has sections on how cancer and kidney disease are linked to anemia. The site has symptoms to look for and treatment options available as well as a list of resources for further information.

This site gives the latest news, testing and treatment information, statistics, information on specific conditions and medical term dictionaries. This is a good general directory style website, with 20 or so big categories, all with good information, resources and additional links. Finding what you want isn’t too hard here, and reading through the information isn’t to hard either. This is a good general information site.

This is a resource listing with special emphasis on anemia associated with chronic diseases. The site offers technical information in a very accessible format.

Offers detailed information in clear language that can help you understand what your doctor may be telling you about your kid’s health.

An awesome site from Kids Health. This article tells you what it is, how and why teens get it, the symptoms and diagnosis of it, and the treatments for it. In only a few pages, you have learned all you really need to know about this medical condition. There are also tips that provide you with ideas to help you avoid getting anemia. This site has some good links and additional resources as well.

Fanconi Anemia Fund:

(800) 828 – 4891

Operate a Family Support Program, offering education to parents, kids and their doctors; provide a communication support network; offers technical assistance to families to develop fundraising projects; convene an annual FA Family Meeting.

Society for the Advancement of Blood Management
(866) 894 – 3916

An information and directory line dealing with blood management and blood donation.

Anemia Lifeline:

(888) 722 – 4407

Provides information, educational materials and assistance to promote awareness and improve the lives of those suffering from anemia associated with chronic diseases such as kidney failure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis.

American Society of Hematology:

(202) 776 – 0544

The largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders.  They promote research, clinical care, education, training and advocacy in hematology.