Zach’s mom recently shared: “FARF has been a big player in saving Zach’s life this year. Yes, it really is that simple. FARF has helped us find doctors and proper treatment plans every step of the way.” FARF Executive Director
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Research is the answer to one day making FA a treatable, manageable disease. Here, you'll discover the most recent strides in FA research and activities funded by FCF. Every quarter, we'll bring you updates on newly funded grants, ongoing projects, and significant milestones.
Zach’s mom recently shared: “FARF has been a big player in saving Zach’s life this year. Yes, it really is that simple. FARF has helped us find doctors and proper treatment plans every step of the way.” FARF Executive Director
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This report is an overview of research shared at the 2020 Fanconi Anemia Research Fund Scientific Symposium covering three main topics: solid tumors, fertility, and bone marrow failure. Solid tumors What is the issue and how does it affect people...
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A number of articles have been circulating lately on this very topic at this time of year. A piece I wrote entitled, “Friend, I See You This Thanksgiving” was shared and read exponentially more than anything else I’ve written. This tells me...
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In 2018, we managed to attend the German Fanconi Family Meeting. It was nice to meet FAmilies and find answers to many of our questions. In Germany, it was confirmed that Omar needed a bone marrow transplant as soon as...
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Congratulations to Maria Isabel Rodríguez Ribero! Maria is a mother, English teacher, master’s student, and community volunteer who lives in San Gil, Colombia. Now 33 years old, Maria was diagnosed at age 11. As a teenager, Maria remembers not understanding...
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In hindsight, while I wouldn’t wish the way we found out about Elliott’s condition on anyone, it gave us time to reflect and be prepared to fight for Elliott. Included in the test results was a link to the Fanconi...
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