Institution: Laboratorio de Citogenetica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, México Area of expertise: Medical genetics, dysmorphology. My work: I am a medical geneticist from Mexico City, introduced to the field of Fanconi anemia (FA) by my mentor, Dr. Sara Frias, whom...
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A common phrase in the FA community is "I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop." Living with this amount of uncertainty can take a toll. Join fellow FA caregiver, Allison Breininger, for a group discussion about what it's like living with the unknown and ways we can find...
Come meet Lori Krause, FCF Bereavement Group facilitator, certified life coach focusing on grief and loss, and end-of-life doula with experience facilitating groups in the rare disease space. In this virtual session, she will discuss some of the most common myths about grief and share tips on how to navigate...
The Retreat for Adults with FA takes place every fall in a different city. It’s an opportunity for individuals with FA ages 18+ to meet other adults with FA, learn about medical and research updates, attend support sessions, and participate in voluntary research studies. We are excited to continue providing...
In the FA community, we may experience grief at the loss of members of our FAmily, grief about parts of our lives that are different than we expected, and anticipatory grief about the losses we predict may occur. Join fellow FA caregiver, Allison Breininger, for a group discussion about how...
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At the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF), we understand the critical importance of addressing mental health alongside physical health for individuals with Fanconi anemia (FA) and their family caregivers. Recent research on the mental health challenges faced by adults with FA...
The 36th Annual Fanconi Anemia (FA) Scientific Symposium and Adult Retreat took place in Charlotte, North Carolina in September 2024, and brought together researchers, clinicians, advocates, individuals with FA and community members from across the globe. This year’s theme, “It Takes...