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)
• Understanding Blood Counts

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Oncology & Blood Disorders
• Thalassemia/Sickle Cell Program
• Thrombosis Clinic

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.