Additional Resources

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Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, Inc.
http://www.aplastic.org/
This group serves as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support while specializing in aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndrome cases.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
http://www.sicklecelldisease.org
This group provides education, advocacy, and other initiatives to promote awareness of and support for sickle cell disease programs.

Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)
http://www.primaryimmune.org
IDF's mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases through research and education.

CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
http://www.curesearch.org
The NCCF supports and sponsors research and treatment for childhood cancers.

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Call:(800) ACS-2345

National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
http://www.marrow.org
The NMDP is a nonprofit organization that facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants for people with life-threatening diseases who do not have matching donors in their families.

American Society of Hematology
http://www.hematology.org/
This group provides information relating to blood, blood-forming tissues, and blood diseases.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://www.nci.nih.gov
NCI provides detailed information about cancer research, various kinds of cancer, and living with cancer. Call: (800) 4-CANCER

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to funding blood-cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Call: (914) 949-5213