Are You Rare?

Are You Rare? Are You Rare? is a public education campaign which aims to raise awareness about rare diseases. This is a campaign by Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Asia Pacific) Pte.

Ltd. with support from the Rare Disorders Society Singapore. In addition to raising awareness about rare diseases and accelerating the diagnosis of patients with Fabry disease and Gaucher disease, Are You Rare? aims to rally support for the rare disease community in Singapore. The content shared on this page is meant for audiences within Singapore only. Please note that Takeda's Symptom Matcher websites are not a tool for diagnosis. Only a trained and licensed healthcare professional is allowed to diagnose a patient. The Symptom Matcher websites are only meant to be used as a guide for patients to understand the symptoms of Fabry disease and Gaucher disease, and their likelihood of having these diseases, based on the completed self-assessment questionnaire. DISCLAIMER: THIS PAGE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this page are for informational purposes only. No material in this page is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this page.

Would you rather know? Or remain deep in uncertainty?Without clarity, patients and families often live in limbo. Testing...
28/10/2025

Would you rather know? Or remain deep in uncertainty?

Without clarity, patients and families often live in limbo. Testing sooner allows patients to anticipate challenges, explore treatment options earlier, and protect loved ones through family screening.

On average, patients with rare diseases wait more than ten years before receiving an accurate diagnosis.* Delaying tests for could mean waiting until it’s too late.

For rare diseases like Fabry, delaying puts you and your loved ones at greater risk of irreversible complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke.†

Are you experiencing burning sensations on your hands and feet or shortness of breath and fatigue for unknown reasons? ‡

Take the first step today with our Symptom Matcher tool at www.isitabry.sg. To confirm the results, bring them to your healthcare professional.

19/02/2025

Not every disability is visible. With over 7000 types of rare diseases* globally, many journeys are challenging and unseen, but its collective impact is far-reaching and should never be ignored.

This , we stand in solidarity with the millions of individuals and families affected by these often-overlooked conditions. †

Show your support by participating in Rare Disorders Society (Singapore) Carry Hope 2025 activities or donating towards the initiative. Every step, every contribution brings us closer to a future where no one faces rare diseases alone. Visit https://rdss.org.sg/ to learn more.



[*] Boycott KM et al. Am J Hum Genet. 2017; 100(5): 695–705.
[†] Global Data Access for Solving Rare Disease: A Health Economics Value Framework. World Economic Forum.

This video was recorded when the patient was 12 years old.

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Diagnosing and managing Fabry, a rare disease, require more than just recognizing the symptoms of burning sensations, br...
24/01/2025

Diagnosing and managing Fabry, a rare disease, require more than just recognizing the symptoms of burning sensations, breathlessness and fatigue*.

It calls for a collaborative effort between you and professionals such as genetic counsellors, specialists, and physicians. Each of us plays a crucial role in ensuring an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan.

Reaching out to professionals can go a long way in ensuring you have the right tools for effective care in the long term.

If you or someone you know might be displaying signs of Fabry, take the next step by visiting www.areyourare.sg. To confirm the results, bring them to your healthcare professional.

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