Overview
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare, inherited blood disorder that causes the bone marrow to stop making enough new blood cells. It also causes the bone marrow to make abnormal blood cells, which can lead to serious health problems, such as cancer.
FA can affect many of your body's organs, tissues, and systems. Children who inherit FA are at higher risk of being born with deformities and are at higher risk for some cancers and other serious health problems. As an inherited disease, children should be tested if one of their brothers or sisters has the disease.
Outstanding Care Team
The medical team at Seattle Children's, a parent organization of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, has a long history of successfully caring for children and teens who have bone marrow failure diseases like FA. These renowned specialists work together to improve your child's quality of life and conquer this disease.
Medical therapy for bone marrow failure diseases is provided at Seattle Children's. If your child's health-care team determines that the best course of action is a bone marrow transplant, your child will receive this treatment through Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, ranked first in outcomes in a four-year study by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) that measured one-year survival rates of patients among 122 transplant centers in the United States.
Fanconi Anemia Facts
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of Fanconi Anemia, how it is diagnosed and how its stages are determined.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and faculty from UW Medicine and Seattle Children's. They are the best of the best who work as a team to care for people with Fanconi AnemiaTreatment Options
Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes SCCA the ideal treatment center for Fanconi Anemia.Participate in a Study
As a world-class treatment center, SCCA provides patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. And participating in a study gives patients at least the best, current treatment, as well as the satisfaction that they are helping others with Fanconi Anemia.Patient Support
Because treatment for Fanconi Anemia isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. SCCA has several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.Web Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about Fanconi Anemia makes gathering information easy.
Children and Clinical Studies
Learn why half of all American children with cancer take part in a study.
Find a Doctor
Find a physician by name, diagnosis, or clinical specialty.
Find a physician by name, diagnosis, or clinical specialty.