When I was diagnosed with Gaucher disease at 21, I had a lot of questions about what it would mean for my future. Some were medical. I wondered whether I would develop complications or whether having a genetic disease would make certain things more complicated than I had expected.
Delays in diagnosing Gaucher disease remain a challenge, especially in regions where genetic and biomarker testing is limited, according to a recent case report. These delays can postpone treatment and lead to complications that may be difficult or impossible to reverse. The report describes a 60-year-old…
October is objectively the best month of the year. Take my words with a grain of salt, of course, because October is also my favorite month. I love the reset, the changing of the leaves, and the pumpkin-flavored food, but above all, I love that my birthday is in October.
