Condition
Thalassemia
An inherited blood disorder in which the body makes less hemoglobin than normal, causing anemia.
Also called: thalassemia major, cooley's anemia, thalassemia trait
Who Can Help with Thalassemia?
- Hematologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats blood disorders such as anemia, bleeding and clotting problems, and blood cancers.
- Pediatric Oncologists
A physician who treats cancer and blood disorders in children and teenagers.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about thalassemia and what is right for you.