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May 21, 2020May 22, 2020

Support Groups for People with FAP and Why They’re Important

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When you’re diagnosed with a disorder as rare as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), support groups can help you feel less isolated and better able to cope with your disease. What ... Read more

May 12, 2020May 14, 2020

How Will FAP Affect My Lifespan?

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If you’ve been diagnosed with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), you may be wondering about how the disease might affect the length of your life. There are a number of ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

I’ve Been Diagnosed with FAP. Now What?

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You have learned that you have familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), a rare, inherited, progressive disorder caused by abnormal deposits of proteins around peripheral nerves and other tissues. Such news ... Read more

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

How to Stay Motivated with a Chronic Disease like FAP

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Because the first symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) usually appear after a person is well into adulthood, its diagnosis can be quite a shock. Then, there’s the progressive nature ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Why Is Genetic Counseling Important for FAP Patients?

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If you or a family member are diagnosed with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), a rare progressive disease that affects nerves and other tissues, you should talk to your doctor ... Read more

April 9, 2020

Someone in My Family Has FAP; Should I Also Be Tested?

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You may have a family history of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) and be wondering if you might also have the disease. To make an informed choice about getting tested, ... Read more

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