S3 • E2 Jan 30, 2022
Persistence in finding medical answers pays off for two families that are coping with rare diseases. Alyssa was mystified when her training as a triathlete was derailed by fatigue, aches and significant weight gain. Today she is back to training and managing well despite having Cushing's Disease. Aubrie is a remarkably poised little girl who has inherited a rare autoimmune disorder that is common among women in her family. She has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, or NF1. All Aubrie wants is for people to ask her questions instead of staring at her.
