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Fanconi Anemia Research Fund Home Page
To find effective treatments and a cure for this disease, and to provide education and support services Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia FanconiInformation about fanconi anemia for patients, families, physicians, andresearch scientists. What is fanconi anemia and How is it Diagnosed?
http://www.fanconi.org/

Extractions: How is Fanconi Anemia Treated? Research Supported by the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc In the area of research, donors to the Fund have seen their gifts multiply many fold. Twenty-eight laboratories have received support from the Fund for over ninety-five research projects to study Fanconi anemia. Many of these researchers have gone on to receive major grants for FA research from the National Institutes of Health and other governmental and nationwide agencies. Grants from private foundations have helped us advance FA science more rapidly than ever thought possible.
Entrance Into The International Fanconi Anemia Registry (IFAR)
Provides contact information, and an overview of what the study aims to achieve.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia FanconiHospital logo, Entrance into the International fanconi anemia Registry(IFAR). Principal Investigator Arleen D. Auerbach, Ph.D. Goal
http://clinfo.rockefeller.edu/fanconi/ptrecrt.html

Extractions: Entrance into the International Fanconi Anemia Registry (IFAR) Principal Investigator: Arleen D. Auerbach, Ph.D. Goal: To obtain clinical and genetic information on patients with this heterogeneous disorder, in order to learn how to optimize growth and development of affected children, and to increase our understanding of this rare syndrome. Study: Patients affected with Fanconi anemia will be admitted to The Rockefeller University Hospital for 3-5 days. They will receive a complete physical examination and drawing of blood for various laboratory studies. Consultations with subspecialists in genetics, hematology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, hearing, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology etc. will be obtained as warranted. Genetic counseling and dietary instruction will be provided. Since growth failure associated with endocrine abnormalities is one of the most common findings in FA, and one of the least studied, we will evaluate patients for growth hormone, glucose metabolism, thyroid function, adrenal function and pubertal function. All studies on the protocol will be done at no cost to the patient. Records of test results, and recommendations of consultants will be sent to the patient's primary care physician.
Fanconi Anemia
Adam Day Learn about a boy who passed away after a fight with fanconi anemia. Find out how to make a donation to the fanconi anemia Research Fund. Alex and Matt Pearl - Personal stories of two children fighting fanconi anemia.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_fanc.htm

Extractions: e-mail: fafund@rio.com The Fanconi Amenia Research Fund raises money for research which can lead to discovery of defective genes and the development of treatments or a cure. They also mantain a growing communication support network of parents and adults with Fanconi Anemia. FARF supports the development of life-saving gene transfer therapies, and sponsers and conducts scientific symposia. They distribute support materials for affected families and their physicians. The Fund develops and maintains a growing communication support network, here parents and clinicians receive research updates, families may find expert care, cell lines are submitted for research, and parents locate others in their area for support or to develop joint fundraising projects. The FA Handbook , the FA Family Newsletter Scientific Supplement , and Bulletin all provide up-to-date education and links to latest research findings. The Fund maintains a family directory by alphabetical and geographical lists and refers families to each other according to similiar needs or age groups.
Fanconi Anaemia Resource Page
British page features a brief description of the condition and has a variety of related links. Family Newsletter and FA Science Letter (fanconi anemia Research Fund, USA) PDF format. Fanconi Anaemia (a brief summary
http://www.cancerindex.org/ccw/fanconi.htm

Extractions: Fanconi Anaemia Menu Cancer-Types Fanconi Anaemia Fanconi Anaemia is a rare disorder found in children that involves the blood and bone marrow. The symptoms include severe aplastic anemia , hypoplasia of the bone marrow, and patchy discoloration of the skin. This is an autosomal recessive condition, affected children usually develop severe aplastic anemia by age 8 to 9 years. Treatment usually consists of bone marrow transplant. Fanconi Anaemia is not a cancer, though recent research has shown an association between Fanconi Anaemia and leukaemia. There are 8 types of Fanconi Anaemia; known as complementation groups A through to H. Some definitions: Anemia below normal levels of erythrocytes (red blood cells) Aplastic anemia anemia that is resistant to treatment; often accompanied by deficiencies of other blood cells. Hypoplasia incomplete / under development of a part of the body. Pancytopenia deficiency of all types of blood cells. Recessive (genetics) if the required allele (a type of gene) is not present in both members of a pair of chromosomes then that allele is not expressed.
What Is Fanconi Anemia And How Is It Diagnosed?
Information about fanconi anemia for patients, families, physicians, andresearch scientists. What Is fanconi anemia And How Is It Diagnosed?
http://www.fanconi.org/WhatisFA.html

Extractions: What Is Fanconi Anemia And How Is It Diagnosed? Fanconi anemia (FA), named for Swiss pediatrician, Guido Fanconi, is one of the inherited anemias that leads to bone marrow failure (aplastic anemia). It is a recessive disorder: if both parents carry a defect (mutation) in the same FA gene, each of their children has a 25% chance of inheriting the defective gene from both parents. When this happens, the child will have FA. There are at least seven FA genes: A, C, D2, E, F, G and BRCA2 (as announced in the article entitled Biallelic Inactivation of BRCA2 in Fanconi Anemia in the July 26, 2002 edition of Science ). Six of these genes have been cloned. These six account for more than 85% of the cases of Fanconi anemia. Mutations in FA-A and FA-C account for FA in 76% of patients worldwide. FA occurs equally in males and females. It is found in all ethnic groups. Though considered primarily a blood disease, it may affect all systems of the body. Many patients eventually develop acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Older patients are extremely likely to develop head and neck, esophogeal, gastrointestinal, vulvar and anal cancers. Patients who have had a successful bone marrow transplant and, thus, are cured of the blood problem associated with FA still must have regular examinations to watch for signs of cancer. Many patients do not reach adulthood.
Fanconi Anemia Web
fanconi anemia Web has documented Medical information downloads for this rareterminal childhood disease and support for patients and their families.
http://members.tripod.com/fanconianemiaweb/

Extractions: Fanconi Anemia is a rare and terminal genetic childhood disease that results in death due to Bone marrow failure. See Tucker's "Tucker Time!" photo page My baby boy Tucker's fatal Fanconi Anemia diagnosis totally devastated and encompassed my life with despair...Never have I experienced such a profound weeping of my soul... The only way I Knew that I was going to be able to break the paralyzing depression I was in, was to try to turn my despair into Hope . By devoting myself to "Taking Action" And doing all I can to offer help and resources to others dealing with this heartbreaking disease, and to provide up to date access to medical documentation for Doctors, researchers, medical students and anyone seeking knowlege on this very rare genetic childhood disease. I pray there is a "Miracle" behind the tragedy of this disease...for it is well documented that researchers world wide are learning more and more that equal to the extreme rareness of Fanconi Anemia is counter matched by concentrated properties and similarities that with continued research could unveil a cure for cancer and Leukemia as well. That truly would be a breakthrough for all mankind not just the rare several thousand Fanconi Anemia cases reported globally. The urgency of continued research is also why I created this Web Site to generate a comradery of Fundraising efforts, volunteers and contributions to The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund. I also donate 20% of my web site design fee to the Research Fund as well at my other site:
Fanconi Anemia
fanconi anemia. fanconi anemia Research Fund, Inc. and Support Group
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/fanconi.html
Entrance Into The International Fanconi Anemia Registry (IFAR)
A study being done on patients with fanconi anemia to obtain clinical and genetic information. Genetic counseling and dietary instruction will be provided.
http://clinfo.rockefeller.edu/fanconi/

Extractions: Entrance into the International Fanconi Anemia Registry (IFAR) Principal Investigator: Arleen D. Auerbach, Ph.D. Goal: To obtain clinical and genetic information on patients with this heterogeneous disorder, in order to learn how to optimize growth and development of affected children, and to increase our understanding of this rare syndrome. Study: Patients affected with Fanconi anemia will be admitted to The Rockefeller University Hospital for 3-5 days. They will receive a complete physical examination and drawing of blood for various laboratory studies. Consultations with subspecialists in genetics, hematology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, dermatology, etc. will be obtained as warranted. Genetic counseling and dietary instruction will be provided. Since growth failure associated with endocrine abnormalities is one of the most common findings in FA, and one of the least studied, we will evaluate patients for growth hormone, glucose metabolism, thyroid function, adrenal function and pubertal function. All studies will be done at no cost to the patient. Records of test results, and recommendations of consultants will be sent to the patient's primary care physician.
Fanconi Mutation Database
fanconi anemia Mutation Database. The fanconi anemia Mutation Databasehas been established as a cooperative effort in an effort
http://www.rockefeller.edu/fanconi/mutate/

Extractions: Fanconi Anemia Mutation Database The Fanconi Anemia Mutation Database has been established as a cooperative effort in an effort to accelerate the availability of information. The database is divided into a public section listing mutations that have already been reported in the literature, and a private section with unpublished data. The private section is available to interested researchers who agree to a set of guidelines for sharing data.
Graphic Momentum
Offers backgrounds, textures, dividers, and GIFs. Web site design, custom graphics, and photo restoration, a large portion of proceeds are donated to The fanconi anemia Research Fund.
http://members.tripod.com/graphicmomentum/
Welcome To Jake'
Information on life with fanconi anemia.
http://www2.eos.net/jake
The Rockefeller University: Fanconi Anemia
Hospital logo, fanconi anemia at The Rockefeller University. Fanconianemia (FA) is the most common genetic form of aplastic anemia
http://clinfo.rockefeller.edu/fanconi/ifar-deb.htm

Extractions: Fanconi Anemia at The Rockefeller University F anconi anemia (FA) is the most common genetic form of aplastic anemia, an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a progressive pancytopenia, diverse congenital abnormalities and a predisposition to malignancy. Diagnosis is made by study of DEB-induced chromosomal breakage, a test developed by Dr. Arleen Auerbach. DEB testing to rule out FA is performed at The Rockefeller University as a service to physicians and hospitals around the world. FA occurs in all racial and ethnic groups. The disease frequency varies among ethnic groups and is particularly high in the Ashkenazi Jewish population, who are estimated to have a carrier frequency of 1 in 89. Clinical variability may be explained in part by genetic heterogeneity. At least five different genes can result in FA, if mutated. The genes for two of these FA subtypes (FA-A and FA-C) have been isolated, and mutation studies can be used to determine if a patient is in either of these groups. The Rockefeller University Hospital is home to the International Fanconi Anemia Registry (IFAR), established at the Rockefeller University in 1982 in order to study a large number of patients exhibiting the full spectrum of diverse features of FA. Questions relating to diagnosis, natural history of the disease, prognosis, treatment and cancer incidence in FA are being addressed by the IFAR studies.
Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory
The Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen tests for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population TaySachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome , Familial dysautonomia and fanconi anemia. Among Ashkenazi Jews, the carrier frequencies and disease incidences for Cystic Fibrosis is 13600. The Molecular Genetics Laboratory performs multiplex assays to screen for all seven diseases in individuals at risk.
http://www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/ashkenazi.html

Extractions: See the video: Genetic Screening Video real player needed The Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen tests for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome , Familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia. Among Ashkenazi Jews, the carrier frequencies and disease incidences for each of these has been estimated to be 1:25 and 1:3000 for Tay-Sachs disease; 1:30 and 1:3600 for cystic fibrosis; 1:40 and 1:6400 for Canavan disease; 1:15 and 1:900 for Gaucher disease 1:100 and 1:10,000 for Bloom syndrome , 1:30 and 1:3600 for Familial dysautonomia and 1:80 and 1:6,400 for Fanconi anemia. The Molecular Genetics Laboratory performs multiplex assays to screen for all seven diseases in individuals at risk. NOTE: This screen is most appropriate for people who are Ashkenazi Jews. This screen is not appropriate for individuals from other ethnic backgrounds. Those individuals should use other testing approaches to assess their carrier risk for these diseases. Contact the laboratory to determine appropriate testing for individuals of mixed heritage.
Fanconi Anemia - Information And Support Resources
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http://www.mazornet.com/genetics/fanconi_anemia.asp
Official Fanconi Anemia Home Page
fanconi anemia Web HOME Home Tucker Time! Fundraiser's Think ContactUs . fanconi anemia Web Copyright 2001CAll rights Reserved.
http://members.tripod.com/fanconianemiaweb/_farf_.htm
Fanconi Anemia Disease
Fact Sheet on this anemia with emphasis on FANCC variant of disease being a Jewish Genetic Diseases, including support resources.
http://www.mazornet.com/genetics/fanconi_anemia.htm
Fanconi Anemia
fanconi anemia, fanconi anemia, What is FA? Canadian fanconi anemia ResearchFund / La Fondation Canadienne de Recherche de L'Anemie de Fanconi
http://www.fanconicanada.org/sys-tmpl/fanconianemia/

Extractions: Fanconi Anemia (FA), first described in 1927 by a Swiss pediatrician Guido Fanconi, is the most common of the inherited anemias that lead to progressive, severe bone marrow failure, also known as aplastic anemia. The effects of the disease are devastating, leaving patients weak, prone to severe bleeding due to insufficient blood clotting and susceptible to infection. FA is a genetic disorder that occurs equally in males and females and is found in all ethnic groups. Though considered primarily a blood disease, it may affect all systems of the body. A Fanconi Anemia patient often, but not always, has other physical defects detectable at the time of birth ranging from minor to serious. Patients are also at an increased risk for developing leukemia and other cancers. Many children do not survive to adulthood.
Fanconi Anemia: The Frohnmayer Family's Experience
The personal story of David and Lynn Frohnmayer whose three daughters were born with fanconi anemia, Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia Fanconi
http://www.uoregon.edu/~lfrohn/
Fanconi Anemia Fact Sheet - University Of Pittsburgh
Brochure about its diagnosis and treatment published by the University of Pittsburgh Department of Human Genetics, including links to support and diagnosis resources.
http://www.pitt.edu/~edugene/Fanconi.pdf
Fairview-University Blood And Marrow Transplant Services
fanconi anemia Comprehensive Care Program. The fanconi anemia ComprehensiveCare Program at FairviewUniversity Medical Center is
http://www.fairviewbmt.org/fanconi.asp

Extractions: Fanconi Anemia Comprehensive Care Program The Fanconi Anemia Comprehensive Care Program at Fairview-University Medical Center is the single largest treatment center for patients with Fanconi Anemia (FA) in the United States. The care provided is individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient and family. This program uses a team of expert health care providers who specialize in FA, applying leading-edge research developed by University of Minnesota scientists. Our Expertise Fairview-University Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Services, affiliated with the University of Minnesota has set the standard for BMT as a treatment for Fanconi Anemia and other diseases since University of Minnesota physicians performed the world's first successful BMT in 1968. University of Minnesota physicians have performed sibling donor transplants for FA since 1976 and unrelated donor transplants for FA since 1987.

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