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My daughter Mia was born with congenital cytomegalovirus infection and from birt we new she will face a lot of obstacles in her life. We… Continue reading Mia

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A rare disease, with an even rarer full recovery

As is my custom on Rare Disease Day, here is my story:  Today is Rare Disease Awareness Day.  My rare disease is idiopathic Transverse Myelitis.… Continue reading A rare disease, with an even rarer full recovery

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Living with an ultra rare cancer

Four years ago I was diagnosed with Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) in the liver, an ultra rare cancer with a prevalence of 1 in 1 million.… Continue reading Living with an ultra rare cancer

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CANVAS syndrome

Canvas syndrome diagnosed in 2020.  Symptons started 16 years ago with chronic coughing. Dizzyness and balance issues getting worse. Now 49 years old with 9… Continue reading CANVAS syndrome

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Rare but unique

I have had this since I was born. Nobody else in my family has it and nobody really knows what it is. As a child… Continue reading Rare but unique

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An Undiagnosed Journey

Hi, I’m Emma. I am a mum of five. William is fifteen, Alfie is twelve, George is six, Arthur is three, and my SWAN Nellie… Continue reading An Undiagnosed Journey

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Kleefstra Sydrome – together for a cure

Our two-year-old daughter has the Kleefstra Syndrome.This rare disease of genetic origin affects the neurological development and has currently no cure or treatment. Our dream, like that… Continue reading Kleefstra Sydrome – together for a cure

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Live love laughs

Hello my name is Maria i am 39 years old and I am from Cyprus. I was diagnosed with my rare disease in 2012. In March… Continue reading Live love laughs

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Raising awareness in memory of our Sister

We like to raise awareness in memory of our big sister Chloe-Elise who was born with CDH. Chloe was born with a left sided hernia and… Continue reading Raising awareness in memory of our Sister

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