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S8, Ep 36- Raising Awareness on GCA Awareness Day: Kathi Lopez's Story

S8, Ep 36- Raising Awareness on GCA Awareness Day: Kathi Lopez's Story

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In this special episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark speaks with Kathi Lopez, who shares her journey of being diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Kathi talks about the challenges of getting a proper diagnosis, navigating treatment, and managing life with a rare autoimmune condition. She shares how staying informed, connected, and engaged in advocacy has helped her take control of her care, and how she now helps others do the same. Her story sheds light on the realities of living with GCA and the importance of raising awareness for rare conditions.

Tune in to hear Kathi’s inspiring story and help us raise awareness for GCA.

To learn more about Giant Cell Arteritis, visit https://ghlf.org/gca

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Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

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