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Blood disorders

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Blood is made up of liquids (called plasma) and solids consisting of red and white blood cells and platelets.

Disruption of the plasma, cells or platelets affects blood function. Blood disorders can be inherited, or caused by other problems like lack of nutrients in the diet (anaemia) and cancers (leukaemia). Follow the links below to find trusted information about blood disorders.

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Last reviewed: February 2014

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Diamond Blackfan Anaemia | Leukaemia Foundation

Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that occurs when the bone marrow fails to make enough red blood cells.

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Aplastic Anaemia

Aplastic Anaemia is a rare disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. Not cancer, it can be very serious. Visit us to find out more.

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Anaemia

Anaemia describes a condition where there is a low red blood cell count or low haemoglobin level.

Aplastic anaemia diagnosis | Leukaemia Foundation

Aplastic anaemia is diagnosed by examining samples of your blood and bone marrow.

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Rare Cancers Australia - Directory - Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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The bone marrow and blood formation | Leukaemia Foundation

Information about the bone marrow, blood formation, and the roles of red blood cells and white blood cells.

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Aplastic anaemia treatment | Leukaemia Foundation

Information about how aplastic anaemia is treated.

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All treatments can cause side effects, but the type and severity will vary between individuals, depending on the type of treatment used and how an individual responds to it.

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Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia | Leukaemia Foundation

CMML is a form of leukaemia that is characterised by high numbers of white blood cells, called 'monocytes', in the blood and bone marrow.

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