New Study Evaluates Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with Chemotherapy in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Gene Variants
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New Study Evaluates Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with Chemotherapy in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Gene Variants

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN, is a common side effect of chemotherapy. A recent study aimed to uncover whether or not oxaliplatin chemotherapy increased risk of CIPN for those with…

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The Cure Rare Disease Foundation is Trying to Change the “One Size Fits All” Approach Toward Treatment

The Cure Rare Disease Foundation The Cure Rare Disease Foundation's mission is to increase collaborative efforts between researchers in order to accelerate the development of customized therapies for individuals living with…

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Zebrafish Lab Research Could Produce Solutions for Neurodegenerative Disease Like CMT and MS
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Zebrafish Lab Research Could Produce Solutions for Neurodegenerative Disease Like CMT and MS

According to UVA Today, a University of Virginia professor, Sarah Kucenas, is studying glia cells in the brain of fish that could potentially help spear the way for the creation of…

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7-Year-Old with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Nears Fundraising Goal That Would Let Him Walk Again
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7-Year-Old with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Nears Fundraising Goal That Would Let Him Walk Again

Just like any other 7-year-old little boy, Ethan Perkins has big dreams. He loves trucks and reading, and wants to study fossils as a paleontologist reported KXLY. He also wants to be…

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Editor’s Choice: Staying Strong, Fighting for Treatment, and Feeling Vulnerable- Just Another Day in the Life of Rare Patients

Happy Father's Day Weekend Patient Worthians! This week we have an amazing essay written by CMT Warrior Sarah Magno regarding her personal experience overcoming rare disease obstacles. We also have some…

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Editor’s Choice: Rare Adolescence, Rare Parenting and Rare… CEOing

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Patient Worthians! This week we have an inspiring interview with the CEO and Founder of the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. We also have a motivating story on a cheerleader battling Friedreich's…

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Cancer Survivor, Chronic Illness Patient, CEO, and Mom: How Allison Balances a Busy Life
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Cancer Survivor, Chronic Illness Patient, CEO, and Mom: How Allison Balances a Busy Life

Moms: The ultimate multitaskers. Whether they're stay-at-home moms or working mom, these strong ladies have a way of getting stuff done, come hell or high water - or a chronic…

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