When I was 20 weeks pregnant, my doctor recommended an amniocentesis so we could find out what was causing concerns during my pregnancy. They took amniotic fluid for testing, and that's when my husband and I learned our daughter had a rare genetic disorder called Fanconi anemia (FA). We found out that we were both carriers, something we had never known.
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Kelsey McQueen
Kelsey McQueen is a genetic counselor working for a patient advocacy organization in Virginia. Her younger brother was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia shortly after birth and has more recently developed complications related to Fanconi anemia neurological syndrome (FANS). Since his diagnosis, her family has been deeply engaged with FCF, contributing to fundraising and community outreach efforts. Kelsey is particularly passionate about advancing awareness and research focused on FANS to support the development of improved treatment approaches.
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