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June 8, 2019 46 mins

Hear about rare disease diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life from the perspective of Pulmonary Fibrosis patient Jim Carns, his wife and caregiver Karen Carns, and Dr David Lederer, an expert from the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation who is also an Associate Professor at Columbia University. Jim tells us his diagnosis and treatment story, Karen explains what life is like as a caregiver or “care partner,” while Dr Lederer explains the causes of the disease, the treatment options, and upcoming Pulmonary Fibrosis research. Visit RareShare.org to find your rare disease community.

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