It took me weeks to come to terms with the fact that there were no easy answers. I couldn't change the past or the diagnosis, so I focused on educating myself and becoming Tinslee's biggest advocate. We underwent all the necessary tests, scans, and procedures, and spent a year going in for lab work and check-ups.
Directory
Michelle Watkins
Individual with FA
Michelle Watkins, 47, resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she works as a practice manager in neurology. Diagnosed with FA at 32 during her battle with breast cancer, Michelle is a dedicated advocate, volunteering at health fairs and sharing her story to benefit others. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fishing, camping, and cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Michelle hopes her advocacy efforts will help others in the FA and cancer communities.
The Latest
News & Events
The Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) is excited to announce that Dr. Isis Sroka has been named CEO effective August 1, 2024. She succeeds Mark Quinlan who served as Executive Director since 2017 and recently announced his departure. Quinlan will continue in an advisory role with FCF through a transition period.
On May 24th, 2024, the FA Europe Network hosted its inaugural pan-European scientific meeting at the historic Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris, marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for Fanconi anemia (FA).