May 2011
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Life without bone marrow transplant.
When successful, bone marrow transplant can bring an end to the constant need for blood transfusions and over time, reduce the need for iron chelation therapy. Sadly, bone marrow transplant is not a viable option for many. And for many others [including some known to me personally] it not an option they would even consider.
My mentor, from whom I learnt much about the Thalassaemias, would often...