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Michele Tate’s story
Michele Tate shares their experience with HLRCC.
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In brief
Michele Tate describes years of fibroid surgeries before she learned she had HLRCC, a diagnosis that came only after one of her kidneys was removed. She explains why she believes early fibroids should prompt doctors to think about HLRCC. She urges women, and Black women in particular, to keep asking questions and to bring someone along to important appointments.
Original source: Kidney Cancer Association
“Self advocacy is critical for all rare disease patients, but especially for Black women.”
“The good news is early detection saves lives!”
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