What to Do When You’re Diagnosed With a Rare Disease

Woman supporting her friend getting bad news from a Doctor.

“Rare disease.” The words themselves are uncomfortable to hear or say. And when it comes to a diagnosis of an uncommon disorder, information, research and support for patients may be scant. Fortunately, though a condition may be uncommon, individuals dealing with a rare disease are not alone. And finding connections — a specialist, support group […]