New Plan for Grappling with Rare Diseases

When Kane Blackman’s son started experiencing severe symptoms of an unknown condition, he was told his child was delayed and would eventually catch up.

It was then suggested his son probably had cerebral palsy.

Finally, he was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disease affecting one in 15,000 Australians. It prevents speech, causes seizures, impacts motor co-ordination and requires a lifetime of care.

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