Rare Disease
In Rare Disease Care, Coordination Should Be Common
Editor’s Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this submission from Katie DiLorenzo, SVP, Patient and Pharmacy Services, PANTHERx® Rare. If you’re living with a
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have tantalized the medical world for years. These versatile immune-modulating cells offer genuine hope for diseases ranging from epidermolysis bullosa, a
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Patient Worthy is honored to reprint this selection from The Cancer Dietitian, by Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN. It’s important to know that no single
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Fighting for Himself and Others: Wojciech’s Battle Against Crohn’s Disease and More
I am sharing my journey to give a voice to patients who suffer from extreme poly-pathology and are often left behind by the medical system.
Colorectal cancer
Pre-Surgery Immunotherapy Rewrites Colorectal Cancer Survival: Zero Recurrence at Three Years
For decades, colorectal cancer treatment has followed the same playbook: surgeons remove the tumor, then patients endure months of chemotherapy hoping to catch any remaining
Parkinson's Disease
AskBio Advances Parkinson’s Gene Therapy Program With Commercial-Scale Manufacturing
AskBio Inc., a gene therapy company operating independently under Bayer AG, has taken a key step forward in the development of its investigational Parkinson’s disease
Lupus
Dismissal, Derision, and Misdiagnosis: Olga’s Lupus Story
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Linked-In and is shared with permission by Olga Lucia Torres. In college, a clinician told me I
Lupus
Breaking Ground: New Targeted Lupus Treatment Enters Critical Phase 3 Testing
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Vanda Initiates Thetis Trial to Address GLP‑1–Related Vomiting
As reported on PharmaBiz, Vanda Pharmaceuticals has launched a new clinical trial, known as Thetis, to evaluate whether its neurokinin‑1 (NK‑1) receptor antagonist Nereus (tradipitant)
Pancreatic Cancer
After Losing His Mother to Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, Michael Fitzpatrick Is Now a 26-Year Survivor of the Same Condition
Editor’s Note: Patient Worthy is honored to present this article, shared with us by our friends at the Seena Magowitz Foundation. When doctors diagnosed Michael
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Ireland Embraces Hope: Revolutionary EB Gel Treatment Now Available Through HSE
A major breakthrough for the 300 Irish patients living with butterfly skin. For the first time in Ireland, patients battling epidermolysis bullosa, a rare and
Rare Disease
Two Mothers. One Trial. Two Different Outcomes: A Mother’s Day Reflection from Clinical Research
Editor’s Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this story submitted to us by Regina Portnoy, a clinical researcher with over 20 years of experience.
Osteosarcoma
The Timeless Passages of My Mind and Soul
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Rare Disease
Topical Curcumin Gel Shows Promise for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Early Clinical Trial
As shared on drugs.com, Vascarta Inc. has reported encouraging results from a Phase 1b clinical study evaluating its investigational topical/transdermal curcumin gel, VAS-101, for the
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy-1 (GACI1)
Sir’Savion’s Story
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Ovarian Cancer
Labcorp Brings Breakthrough Diagnostic to Identify Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Patients
Labcorp announced the nationwide availability of Agilent Technologies’ PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx, the only FDA-approved companion diagnostic designed to identify patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Daraxonrasib Delivers Landmark Survival Gains in Previously Treated Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
As reported on drugs.com, Revolution Medicines has reported practice-changing efficacy results from a pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating daraxonrasib in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal
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Arthritis affects more than 58 million adults in the U.S.—and it’s a leading cause of disability worldwide.
But arthritis isn’t just about aging. It impacts people of all ages, with over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.
✨ What you should know:
• Early diagnosis matters
• Staying active can help reduce symptoms
• Awareness leads to better support and care
Let’s work together to raise awareness, support those affected, and promote healthier, more active lives.
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May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month 🌾💚
Celiac disease is more than a food intolerance — it’s an autoimmune condition where consuming gluten triggers the immune system to damage the small intestine. While digestive symptoms are common, many people also experience fatigue, anemia, headaches, joint pain, skin issues, or neurological symptoms that often go overlooked or misdiagnosed.
Awareness matters because early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term complications and improve quality of life. Listening to your body, advocating for answers, and understanding the importance of a strict gluten-free lifestyle can make a life-changing difference for those living with this condition.
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