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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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