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2 rares in my family

After my mom died of one the most fatal and rare cancers called IBC (inflammatory Breast Cancer)…my Dad was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer… Continue reading 2 rares in my family

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Little man, big heart

Our little boy Spencer was diagnosed at birth with saggital craniosynostosis and later on with hypochondroplasia. Craniosynostosis is when the sutures in the skull close… Continue reading Little man, big heart

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SO FRUSTRATED

Hello i’m a 23 year old female that was diagnosed with NON classical CAH back in June 2015; this disease is pretty much ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY;… Continue reading SO FRUSTRATED

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911

In September I took vacation from work, but while on vacation I was sick. I went to the dr and they said I tested positive… Continue reading 911

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Virginia

I am 50 years old thought my life was going to be getting better and all the bad was in the past diagnosed with FMD… Continue reading Virginia

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MSUD CF Warrior

Our son, Johnny, is 10 months old. He was diagnosed with Maple Syrup Urine Disease and Cystic Fibrosis when he was 4 days old. He… Continue reading MSUD CF Warrior

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One person, one story. Two sides of the same coin

One person, one story. Two sides of the same coin. This is how the story began… With a disease, yes, with a disease. Specifically with… Continue reading One person, one story. Two sides of the same coin

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My biliary atresia story

Millie’s Story Written by Millie on 30/06/2015 14:10 My name is Millie, I am currently 13 years old, I was born on the 16th February… Continue reading My biliary atresia story

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Lightenings stroke me more than once but I am alive and kicking.

I am a Medical Doctor graduated at University of São Paulo, Brazil; and a Desmoid and Dermatomyositis patient myself. I had a lower back desmoid… Continue reading Lightenings stroke me more than once but I am alive and kicking.

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