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Growing up with Pigmented villonodular synovitis

When I was about 10 I tripped a fell against an old rusty motorcycle. I ended up with a two inch gash across my left… Continue reading Growing up with Pigmented villonodular synovitis

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Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome (mTOR gene)

Hi,  I have a 4 year old boy with Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome (genetic mutation of the gene mTOR). This mutation is causing him general developmental delay and… Continue reading Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome (mTOR gene)

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My Journey with Mesothelioma Cancer

As a young man I worked hard to earn a living. I didn’t mind that it was back-breaking work tearing down old buildings on a… Continue reading My Journey with Mesothelioma Cancer

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When life becomes a pain in the neck

My name is Prateek Kumar Shukla. I am a second year medical student at Kent State University – College of Podiatric Medicine. My journey towards… Continue reading When life becomes a pain in the neck

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The light

Ocular Melanoma (OM), two words I had never heard together before September 2009. The purpose for sharing my story is to educate people about Ocular… Continue reading The light

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A rare and creeping neurological disorder

About six or seven years ago I went to see my doctor about a twitch on the left side of my face. She didn’t know what it… Continue reading A rare and creeping neurological disorder

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I’d Never Heard Of ALD/AMN Until The World Collapsed Around Us

I had no idea there is such a thing as ALD/AMN though I am now aware. My son Rohan, had started working after completing his BBA… Continue reading I’d Never Heard Of ALD/AMN Until The World Collapsed Around Us

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To young for this ? So I thought

Well they say 3s a lucky number not for me I’m 47 yr old f had this disease around 2 half to 3yr isherwood since… Continue reading To young for this ? So I thought

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Connie’s Cause

Hi please can anyone help, as a family we are desperate to find help for my 7 month old niece Connie Warren. She has been… Continue reading Connie’s Cause

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