Isolation Gaucher disease “My name is Pierre, and I’m an Ontarian with ties to Quebec. With a rare disease, we often feel isolated, even if we are surrounded by supportive family and friends. It’s only when we see the forest and not the trees that we realize we’re not alone.” Pierre is passionate about photography. […]
Francine grows African violets Francine is passionate about plants and cats. Trained as an illustrator and computer graphics designer, she was diagnosed with a severe form of Myasthenia Gravis in August 2001. No longer able to hold down a full-time outside job, she now shares her spare time and energy by volunteering her computer skills
Several hundred thousand people are afflicted in Canada, and it is estimated that half of these people go from doctor to doctor seeking a diagnosis for their ailment! Interstitial cystitis (I.C.) is a chronic disorder of the urinary tract characterized by inflammation of the bladder, the causes of which are unknown. Although stress and diet
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