I have achondroplasia and am one of many living with this condition which is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene. On my platform, I represent myself. I choose how I identify my diagnosis, how I treat my diagnosis. And I choose what…
Rare Disease Day 2021
It’s Rare Disease Day! Today, I’m wearing stripes to acknowledge those living with a rare disease. A disease is a “disorder of structure or function in a human…especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms.” Referring to achondroplasia as a “disease” is upsetting to some who…