The Bleeding Edge – Details, episodes & analysis

A condition long observed. A burden long carried. A conversation long overdue. Glanzmann thrombasthenia is often described as a rare platelet disorder defined by bleeding symptoms. But for patients, caregivers, and clinicians, the lived reality extends far beyond that definition. This five-part podcast series features four immersive episodes and a culminating roundtable conversation that together examine what it means to live with GT in a system that has long recognized the condition, yet continues to grapple with its full impact on everyday life. Through intimate conversations with patients, caregivers, and clinical experts, the series explores the gap between what is known about GT and what is experienced in real life. From daily symptom burden and care coordination challenges to the ongoing effort required to access appropriate treatment, The Bleeding Edge examines the visible and invisible weight of GT, and what it demands from those who live with it along with those who care for them. Produced by BloodStream Media. Made possible by Hemab Therapeutics.