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Nutcracker Syndrome, May-Thurner Syndrome, and More: Tytina’s Journey to a Proper Diagnosis

Nutcracker Syndrome, May-Thurner Syndrome, and More: Tytina’s Journey to a Proper Diagnosis

  • Post author:Austin Newman
  • Post published:February 19, 2026
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Sharing My Stripes 🦓 This Rare Disease Month, I'm honored to share my journey living as someone with a rare disease and what Rare Disease Month means to me. This…

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Why Graves and Thyroid Eye Disease Are Immune System Disorders, Not Thyroid Disorders

Why Graves and Thyroid Eye Disease Are Immune System Disorders, Not Thyroid Disorders

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 19, 2026
  • Post category:Graves' Disease

Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share part 9 of 10 of Elena Genik's blog documenting her experiences with Graves disease and thyroid eye disease. A Missing Piece in…

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FDA Listens: When Regulatory Bodies Recognize Humanity in the Fight Against Advanced Melanoma

FDA Listens: When Regulatory Bodies Recognize Humanity in the Fight Against Advanced Melanoma

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:February 19, 2026
  • Post category:Melanoma

When patients and families face a life-or-death disease, bureaucracy often feels like the enemy. Yet in early February 2026, the FDA delivered something rare: a formal response letter that transcended…

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The Mentor She Wished She Had - How Elizabeth Became a Lifeline for EB
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