Episode 13: Anjo Den Decker - Multiple Sclerosis

07/12/23 • 33 min

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Anjo was working on clinical trials targeting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when she was diagnosed with the condition. We talked about her diagnosis and why she took the news relatively well, being close to the science. She also shares how she remains active despite the illness, showing how important it is to know your body when you have a condition such as MS.

The song Anjo chose is Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd.

The song Anjo chose is Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd.

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Episode 12: Ella Balasa - Cystic Fibrosis

Ella is a patient advocate for people living with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and the digestive system. Ella describes how it impacts her and what she needs to do every day to manage her condition. She shares how she feels about potentially needing a lung transplant in the future, and the implications of this procedure. We also talk about how she turned her experience as a patient into her career, as she helps pharmaceutical companies develop protocols and documents that are more easily understood by patients.

The song Ella chose is Forever by Chris Brown

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Episode 14: Kara Yarnot - Chronic Migraines

Kara shares her experience of living with migraines, which can present differently in other people. She explains how her migraines used to be preceded by an aura in the first years. We talked about what she can do to reduce the risk of having a migraine, and the medication she can take to address the symptoms. We also discussed how Kara maintains a working life even when migraines can keep her bed-bound or last for several days.

The song Kara selected is Times Like These by Foo Fighters.