Videos tagged with Sirolimus

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, a physician-scientist, discussing his personal journey of battling Castleman disease. Diagnosed after his mother's death, he used his medical expertise to identify sirolimus, a repurposed drug, as a life-saving treatment, achieving remission. He discusses his near-death experiences, the challenges within the medical establishment, and his mission to accelerate cures for rare diseases through organizations like the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) and Every Cure. The conversation touches on AI in drug discovery, the power of repurposed drugs, and his book 'Chasing My Cure.' The video also includes promotional segments for sponsors.