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NF1 and me

Hi, I’m Dan. I know I don’t look like there’s anything “special” about me, but I was born with a rare disease called Neurofibromatosis type… Continue reading NF1 and me

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Accepting that you are not “just” tired is the first step

I cannot really remember when it started, neither can I remember how it felt like no to be tired or being able to trust my… Continue reading Accepting that you are not “just” tired is the first step

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Love, Life & disABILITY

I was diagnosised with Neurofibromatosis 1, when I was 11 weeks old. When I was nine I got scoliosis and had corrective surgery when I… Continue reading Love, Life & disABILITY

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Challenging Rare Everyday – Ichthyosis, A Rare Disease Perspective

A disease is considered rare when it affects a small to very small population of patients. A country defines a rare disease most appropriate in… Continue reading Challenging Rare Everyday – Ichthyosis, A Rare Disease Perspective

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My wonder Xavi

Xavi born with a rare disease called Aicardi Syndrome, we Didn’t knew something was wrong until she was 4 days old when she started seizing… Continue reading My wonder Xavi

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Ryan’s Journey with VACTERL syndrome.

This is our happy, spunky, warrior baby, Ryan!!! He turned one in November with 6 surgeries under his belt!!  While being completely fine in the womb,… Continue reading Ryan’s Journey with VACTERL syndrome.

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“Recognize the rare – accept it”

My rarity story is related to the difficulties in our society of researching, diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with a rare disease. As well as… Continue reading “Recognize the rare – accept it”

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The day of diagnosis – Lichen Sclerosus

It was just one year since I had given birth to my first and only child.  I thought I was going to have three children,… Continue reading The day of diagnosis – Lichen Sclerosus

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What is Neurofibromatosis type 1?

Hi I am mum to Darcie who is 5. Darcie was diagnosed with JXG and NF1 at approx 3 months of age. Juvenile xanthogranuloma is… Continue reading What is Neurofibromatosis type 1?

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