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RUNX1 Research Program is the only foundation in the world that supports patients with RUNX1-FPD.

What is RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder (RUNX1-FPD)?

RUNX1-FPD (also known as RUNX1-FPDMM or FPD-AML) is a rare inherited disease caused by a mutation in the RUNX1 gene, resulting in lower blood platelet counts, platelet dysfunction, and an increased risk of early-onset blood cancers. Individuals with this disease primarily develop acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the second deadliest blood cancer.

RUNX1-FPD patients often face a range of health issues including asthma, allergies, autoimmune disorders and gastrointestinal problems. Discovered in 1999, this disease varies greatly between families, even within families, with some having a significantly higher incidence of blood cancer development.

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