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Ask the Adults: Advice for the Younger FA Generation

Our son is significantly smaller than his same-age peers. We know that this will become more of an issue for him socially as he gets older. Any advice? The more you accept yourself, the more others will accept you. We...

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Let’s Meet at the Porch?

Our only child, Marina, is a lovely, sweet girl who loves going to the beach and riding bicycles (especially at her grandparents’ farm). She is 11 years old and we are so thankful she is doing well. Just after her...

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Caregiver Job Description

Caregiver Position Description Position Summary: The Caregiver cares for the patient’s medical, physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, social-emotional, financial, organizational, and dietary needs. Reporting to: This position reports to the patient, medical staff, the patient’s mother, other family members, friends, acquaintances, and the...

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Ten of the Best Things about FA Family Camp

Every summer, families affected by FA from come together at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine for five days. The Family Meeting (or Family Camp) is a special event that allows families to hear from expert FA researchers and physicians, to attend support...

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Global Fanconi Anemia Gene Therapy Program Update

The global Fanconi anemia gene therapy program will continue to be available for patients in the USA and Europe during 2018 and 2019. In Europe, a new study, known as FANCOLEN-2, will be available at CIEMAT/Hospital del Niño Jesús in Madrid,...

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New FA Research Funded

We are excited to fund four new research projects, two targeting the blood problems in Fanconi anemia, and two focusing on understanding cancer in FA. Read about each project: Investigator: Agata Smogorzewska, MD, PhDInstitution:The Rockefeller University, New York City, New YorkTitle:...

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