Sara Mazzilli Sara Mazzilli

Share your Rare: Sierra Domb

Sierra Domb is a neuroscience research collaborator and health communicator living with erythromelalgia, a rare neurovascular peripheral pain disorder. She shares her diagnostic journey and provides tips for managing symptoms and developing resilience in the face of rare disease.

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Sara Mazzilli Sara Mazzilli

Empowering Patients: The Role of Education in Rare Disease Treatment Plans

Descubra cómo la educación del paciente permite a las personas con enfermedades raras comprender mejor su diagnóstico, tomar decisiones informadas y participar activamente en sus planes de tratamiento. Descubra por qué una comunicación clara y empática es fundamental para mejorar los resultados en la atención de las enfermedades raras.

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Sara Mazzilli Sara Mazzilli

Cinco años de salas de espera

El sincero relato de una madre sobre sus cinco años de experiencia en las salas de espera de los especialistas pediátricos con su hijo, que padece una enfermedad compleja.

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Sara Mazzilli Sara Mazzilli

Asumir lo que nos hace únicos

A powerful personal journey through Koolen-de Vries syndrome, ADHD, and neurodivergent parenting. Discover how one mother turned diagnosis into empowerment, embracing difference, healing guilt, and raising resilient, remarkable children in a world that doesn’t always understand.

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Sara Mazzilli Sara Mazzilli

Understanding Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Journey of Pain and Perseverance

Toni Roberts lives with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare genetic disorder that causes the skin to be extremely fragile and prone to blistering and tearing. Toni’s condition profoundly impacted her older sister, Cady Ward. Witnessing Toni’s daily struggles and challenges, Cady was inspired to become an advocate for rare disease and take on an extraordinary challenge—run an ultra-marathon.

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CHANGEMAKERS Evelyn Leigh CHANGEMAKERS Evelyn Leigh

Dr. David Fajgenbaum: How one doctor turned hope into action to treat his own rare disease

Dr. David Fajgenbaum was in his third year of medical school when a rare and mysterious illness derailed his plans. Crushing fatigue, abdominal pain, and multiple swollen lymph nodes progressed rapidly, and he found himself in the ICU with multiple system organ failure. Recovering from the brink of death, he was diagnosed with Castleman disease (CD), a rare condition that at the time was thought to be a lymph node disease with similarities to cancer.

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HISTORIAS REALES Chris Anselmo HISTORIAS REALES Chris Anselmo

Vivir tus sueños cuando padeces una enfermedad rara: cómo Chris Anselmo aprendió a seguir su corazón

After his diagnosis of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B at age 21, Chris initially opted for a safe career path, choosing jobs with steady income, benefits, and predictability. However, this decision made him feel like something was missing. Find out how Chris was finally able to follow his heart, finding purpose and contentment in becoming a writer.

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NEWS Know Rare Team NEWS Know Rare Team

Latest News in Sickle Cell Disease

Find out about 7 research areas identified as priorities in Sickle Cell Research and about a sickle cell disease drug, which was originally approved for treatment, that has been taken off the market.

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CHANGEMAKERS Gina D. Wagner CHANGEMAKERS Gina D. Wagner

Agentes del cambio en Rare: Becca Salky

At age 15, Becca Salky became her own medical detective, playing a key role in uncovering her diagnosis. Now, as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, she focuses on spreading awareness about MOG, finding better diagnostic tools, leading clinical trials, and fighting gender disparity. 

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