Thalasemia and Blood Cancer Patients
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce healthy Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce healthy hemoglobin—the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to every part of the body. This condition is inherited, meaning it’s passed down through families when at least one parent carries the gene.
Living with Thalassemia often means living with anemia, which can range from mild to severe depending on the type and severity of the disorder. For many people, managing this condition is a lifelong journey that requires regular medical care and frequent blood transfusions.
At Al Mohafiz Foundation, we are deeply committed to supporting patients living with Thalassemia. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, provide life-saving blood transfusions, and deliver effective treatments to those who need them most. Through our efforts, we aim to not only ease their struggles but also bring hope and positivity to their lives. We have 345 only thalassemia cases patients who need blood regularly after every 2 weeks and we are providing them from 2013 .
Thalassemia Treatment
Mild forms of thalassemia trait don’t need treatment. For moderate to severe thalassemia, treatments might include:
- Frequent Blood Transfusions: Severe forms of thalassemia often require regular blood transfusions, sometimes as frequently as every few weeks. However, repeated transfusions can lead to iron buildup in the body, potentially damaging vital organs such as the heart and liver.
- Chelation Therapy: This treatment helps remove excess iron from the blood caused by frequent transfusions or naturally occurring iron buildup. Medications used for chelation include:
- Deferasirox (Exjade, Jadenu) and Deferiprone (Ferriprox): These are oral medications that help reduce iron levels.
- Deferoxamine (Desferal): Administered via injection, this drug is another option for managing iron overload.
- Stem Cell Transplant: Also known as a bone marrow transplant, this treatment may be a viable option, especially for children with severe thalassemia. A successful stem cell transplant from a compatible donor (often a sibling) can eliminate the need for lifelong blood transfusions and iron control medications. This procedure involves replacing the defective stem cells with healthy ones to restore normal blood production.We are building a bone marrow transplant hospital also to save many blood cancer children donate with us to make this Possible.
Al Mohafiz Foundation is the epitome of thalassemia treatment and diagnosis in Azad Kashmir. We are dedicated to providing the best healthcare to those affected, no matter the challenges.
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