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...
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Aileen Carlos
Board Member | JD
Aileen is a lawyer based in Portland, Ore. She was introduced to Fanconi anemia while attending law school with Jon Frohnmayer and taking classes from Dave Frohnmayer. She has worked in the legal nonprofit and education sector, and continues to support nonprofits with her legal and dispute resolution experience. Aileen grew up in Pittsburgh, Penn., and continues to be an avid Pittsburgh sports fan despite her distance. She and her partner recently bought their first home, with a fenced in yard that their dog adores. Aileen enjoys hiking and photography, and volunteers for several nonprofits in her free time.
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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...
Hello, this is FA Adult Council member Lexi Marshall with a recap of the FA Adult Retreat in Charlotte, North Carolina. To back up, I attended my first FA Adult Retreat and Scientific Symposium as a newly diagnosed person with...