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Follow us for stories that uplift, inform, and support caregivers.The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be overw...
12/22/2025

Follow us for stories that uplift, inform, and support caregivers.

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be overwhelming for those caring for loved ones.

These tips are a reminder that you don’t have to do everything perfectly, and you don’t have to do it alone. Small moments of rest, honest communication, and asking for help can make this season feel lighter.

Comment “Thank You” and share this post with a caregiver in your life and we’ll send you a link to a playlist with powerful stories from caregivers who show courage every day.

12/18/2025

Bill worked in a shipyard in the 1980s, where he was exposed to asbestos, a cheap and effective fire retardant that also proved to be a deadly substance.

After he developed breathing trouble, he sought answers, which led to his diagnosis of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Watch Bill’s full story here: https://tinyurl.com/4ty32bnd

“My family is everything. That’s why I’m fighting to stay here as long as I can.”– Bill, diagnosed with mesotheliomaWhil...
12/16/2025

“My family is everything. That’s why I’m fighting to stay here as long as I can.”
– Bill, diagnosed with mesothelioma

While working in a shipyard in the 1980s, Bill thought nothing of being exposed to asbestos, a cheap and effective fire retardant that also proved to be a deadly substance.

After experiencing some breathing trouble, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer. From then on, Bill decided to fight for the people who mean everything to him.

Watch Bill’s full story here: https://tinyurl.com/4ty32bnd

12/12/2025

Music had always brought Karen comfort, especially when she played the piano. But when she was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and suddenly lost the ability to walk, she was scared of losing the things that mattered most to her.

With the love of her family and her faith, Karen beat the odds and is now living the life she dreamed of.

Watch Karen’s journey here: https://shorturl.at/W89hf

“I just wanted to see my kids grow up.”– Karen, diagnosed with DLBCLIn Gadsden, Alabama, music had always brought Karen ...
12/08/2025

“I just wanted to see my kids grow up.”
– Karen, diagnosed with DLBCL

In Gadsden, Alabama, music had always brought Karen comfort, a way for her to express any emotion.

When she was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and suddenly lost the ability to walk, the thought of being able to return to play the organ helped her push through the pain, paralysis, and months of recovery.

With the love of her family and her faith, Karen beat the odds and is now living the life she dreamed of.

Watch Karen’s journey here: https://shorturl.at/W89hf

12/05/2025

Growing up with hemophilia is challenging on its own, but for Sean, being born with the condition during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis made his early years even more uncertain.

Medical Stories connects with Sean, now 38, a devoted husband and father to three daughters, one of whom has inherited the disorder.

Sean shares how modern treatment options have given him hope, while reminding us how much progress is still needed for the hemophilia community.

Check out Sean’s full story right here: https://tinyurl.com/42sx3kf2

"It was very clear pretty quickly after the procedure that something wasn’t going right.”– Sean, living with severe hemo...
12/01/2025

"It was very clear pretty quickly after the procedure that something wasn’t going right.”

– Sean, living with severe hemophilia A

In Escondido, California, Sean is a middle-school teacher, a husband of 11 years, and a dad to three daughters. He loves hiking and backpacking, but life hasn’t always allowed him the freedom to move the way he wanted.

Born during the height of the AIDS crisis, Sean entered the world with a condition that shaped every part of his childhood and beyond. What he didn’t expect was how it would impact the next generation of his family, too.

Today, he’s finding strength through community, advocacy, and the hope brought by advances in care.

Watch Sean’s full story here: https://tinyurl.com/42sx3kf2

Happy Thanksgiving from Medical Stories!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Medical Stories!

Follow us and comment “KIM” below to receive a link to watch our story on Kim, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.Ova...
11/26/2025

Follow us and comment “KIM” below to receive a link to watch our story on Kim, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent disease,” but raising awareness helps make sure it's caught earlier rather than later. From understanding the facts, to recognizing symptoms early, to supporting loved ones through the emotional weight of it all, every bit of awareness matters.

Swipe through to learn the key signs, why early detection is so important, and how reaching out for help can make a difference.

“When I got my diagnosis…I remember sitting on the couch the whole week thinking, ‘I don't want to just sit here and let...
11/24/2025

“When I got my diagnosis…I remember sitting on the couch the whole week thinking, ‘I don't want to just sit here and let it get me. I want to get it.’”
- Kim, diagnosed with ovarian cancer

Kim, an occupational therapist, was living a normal life until she started gaining weight without knowing why.

When she went to get checked out, she got some startling news: She had ovarian cancer, and it had already begun to spread to the rest of her body.

But despite her serious prognosis, Kim refused to give up. With the support of her husband, Rob, she found the determination she needed to seek treatment and attack the disease.

We’re putting the spotlight on Kim’s story this week, which you can view by going to our link in bio.

11/21/2025

When her son, Aaron, was just 17 months old, Jennifer received a phone call that changed their lives.

Genetic testing revealed that Aaron has Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), a rare disorder that affects a child’s development.

Jennifer and her husband, Brian, were devastated by the news, and they wondered how they would be able to deal with Aaron’s symptoms, especially his problems with sleeping and speaking.

But they were able to get help for some of Aaron’s issues, thanks to a new medication. And even his big sister Abigail played a significant role in Aaron’s progress.

Check out Aaron's full story by going here:
https://shorturl.at/YmSdO

“Even though Aaron looks like a typical little boy, he does have challenges that make him very unique.”– Jennifer, whose...
11/18/2025

“Even though Aaron looks like a typical little boy, he does have challenges that make him very unique.”

– Jennifer, whose son, Aaron, was diagnosed with SMS

Shortly after their son, Aaron, was born, Jennifer and Brian recognized he had some developmental issues. He wasn’t speaking or moving like most babies did.

After getting Aaron tested, they learned he had Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), a genetic disorder affecting just 1 in 25,000 children per year, with symptoms including autism and speech problems.

You can watch the full episode right here: https://shorturl.at/YmSdO

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