“I was excited to learn about ALTUVIIIO.”
An accident at a talent show
The first time I remember having a bleed was in middle school. I was performing with my friends in a talent show, and they dropped me on my back. I quickly developed a back bleed. At that time, I was taking factor therapy on demand, and it wasn't a good match for me.
Seeing the need for protection
In March of 2023, our local hemophilia chapter had an event for ALTUVIIIO. I was excited to learn about it and consider it as a treatment option for me. I talked to my healthcare team about my concerns with my prior treatment and my treatment goals, and that conversation provided a lot of reassurance and helped me feel confident in my decision to switch to ALTUVIIIO. My healthcare team explained everything about ALTUVIIIO really clearly, including the potential benefits and side effects. We thoroughly discussed the transition from on-demand to prophylaxis treatment before I made the switch.
Making the switch
Taking it prophylactically helped me with bleed reduction. ALTUVIIIO makes me feel confident in my level of protection. I worry less while doing outside activities.
Moving forward with prophylaxis
ALTUVIIIO turned out to be the right fit for me. I switched from infusing on-demand to prophylaxis treatment in 2023, and I haven’t looked back. Now I go once a year to see my healthcare team, but if I need anything, I can just call. My nurse, Stephanie, is the best. I encourage my doctors and nurses to talk openly with their other hemophilia A patients, just like they did with me, and see if ALTUVIIIO could be a good fit for them.
This testimonial reflects one patient’s experience and has not been clinically evaluated. It is not intended to imply typical outcomes or substitute for clinical evidence. Brooklynn is a promotional speaker compensated by Sanofi.
