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Aplastic anaemia is a rare and serious condition where your bone marrow stops producing enough new blood cells. This leaves you feeling tired and more vulnerable to infections and uncontrolled bleeding. Chris Gordon's diagnosis means his body isn't making enough healthy blood cells, making a stem cell transplant crucial for his recovery.
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