Blood Disorders

What are blood disorders?

Blood disorders are conditions related to blood coagulation (clotting) or hereditary abnormalities in blood proteins, such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia.

The University of Toronto's Hemoglobinopathy program is Canada's referral centre for the comprehensive management of patients with hemoglobinopathies (blood disorders) such as thalassemia or sickle cell disease.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

•	Erythropoietin (EPO)
•	Hydroxyurea
•	Iron Chelation Therapy
•	Managing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
•	Pain Crisis & Sickle Cell Disease
•	Preventing Venous Thromboembolism or “VTE”
•	Priapism and Sickle Cell Disease
•	Understanding Blood Counts
•	Understanding Blood Transfusions

UHN Clinics or Centres

Related Web Sites

•	Canadian Hemophilia Society
	The purpose of this Web site is to inform the hemophilia and bleeding disorders community and the general public.
•	Sickle Cell Association of Ontario
	Click on "Sickle Cell" at the top bar menu to access information about this disorder.
•	Thalassemia Foundation of Canada
	A non-profit organization dedicated to providing awareness, knowledge and support to patients, members and friends of Thalassemia.
•	Canadian Blood Services
	CBS is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whos sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians.
•	National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
	As part of the US Federal Government's National Institutes of Health, it provides health information for patients/public, health professional, and educators. Also see their Diseases and Conditions Index for a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information.
•	UpToDate Patient Information - Blood and Lymphatic Disease
	Information written for patients and their families provides an overview, and a good deal of detail, on blood and lympahatic disease.