Rare Disease Awareness
David shares his eye-opening experience with the Santa Claus theory of civilization, highlighting the misconception that solutions exist for every disease. He delves into Castleman disease, an immune system disorder that confounds traditional classifications, revealing how it can mimic both cancer and autoimmune conditions. With 95% of rare diseases lacking treatments, he emphasizes the urgent need for a shift in medical education and research focus.In this clip
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207: Life lessons from a doctor who almost died from an incurable disease | David Fajgenbaum, M.D.
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