Conditions

When there is a reduction in the number of red cells produced haemoglobin levels are low. This is known as Anaemia.

Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system. There are many different types of lymphoma.

Multiple myeloma is a form of a cancer which affects plasma cells in the bone marrow Plasma cells normally produce antibodies.

Leukaemia is often referred to as cancer of the blood. In leukaemia normal control mechanisms break down and the bone marrow…

A bleeding disorder is a condition that affects the way your blood normally clots. The clotting process, also known as coagulation…

The myeloproliferative disorders are a group of conditions closely related to acute myeloid leukaemia in which there is excess…

The myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disease in which the production of blood cells by the bone marrow is disrupted.

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder. In ITP your body makes antibodies which are targeted against platelets.

Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition where iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years. This build-up of iron…

If you do not have enough iron, your body cannot make haemoglobin, and you may develop anaemia. This is known as iron-deficiency anaemia…

Vitamin B12 is needed to produce an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells in the bone marrow. Vitamin B12 is available…

Bone marrow failure occurs in individuals who produce an insufficient amount of red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets.