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Tristan: Teen on the Move

A. My life as a teenager with hemophilia is generally a normal one. I am athletic, and my hemophilia doesn’t really prevent me from being active. Living with hemophilia for 12 years now, you learn to adapt to things you can do, and cannot do. And, because I know what’s safe, I don’t really think too much about my hemophilia when I’m ....

Children’s lives are full of the fun and excitement of growing and learning. Hemophilia shouldn’t change that. With extra care, children with hemophilia can enjoy many activities, and live happy and fulfilled lives just like any other child. this is a test of the site.

Adolescence is a time of change and of increasing independence and responsibility. For a child with hemophilia, adolescence also offers the opportunity to learn more about his hemophilia and to take charge of his own care.

Adults make many important choices to manage their health and bleeds. Hemophilia knowledge and care also becomes an important part of building a relationship with a life partner, and making family planning choices.

Comprehensive Care Corner

Hemophilia affects many different aspects of your, or your son’s, healthcare. For that reason, it is important to have a comprehensive approach to your healthcare, involving many different healthcare providers.

Talking with a Social Worker
Linda Waterhouse, pediatric hematology/oncology social worker at McMaster Children’s Hospital’s hemophilia clinic in Hamilton, Ontario

A. My role is to work with the team to ...

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