Videos tagged with David Fajgenbaum

This video features Dr. David Fajgenbaum sharing a survivor's message to those battling serious illnesses like Castleman disease and cancer. He highlights the use of AI in discovering new drug applications and encourages proactive steps towards finding solutions. Dr. Fajgenbaum emphasizes turning hope into action through expert consultation and advocacy, drawing from his own 15-year survival journey.

This episode features Dr. David Fajgenbaum sharing his near-fatal experience with Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease. He details his organs shutting down and his family preparing for the worst. The discussion highlights his experimental treatment using Sirolimus, a drug not previously used for his condition, which led to over 11.5 years of remission.

This video features Dr. David Fajgenbaum discussing his near-fatal experience with Castleman disease and how he discovered a life-saving treatment by repurposing an existing drug. He shares his journey from athlete to physician-scientist, highlighting the power of drug repurposing and his work with the nonprofit Every Cure. The episode touches on the limitations of the traditional healthcare system and the fight for life, offering an emotional and inspiring perspective.