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Patient & Caregiver Stories
When Willow, an active, healthy five-year-old began experiencing unusual symptoms like decreased appetite and fatigue, her mother, Valerie, didn’t assume the worst. But after her bloodwork came back abnormal – showing a critically low platelet count – Valerie’s concerns grew. It was around midnight the following day when a medical team from Children’s National Hospital in DC delivered the news that Willow had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Receiving a diagnosis of any kind has implications not just for the person on the receiving end, but also for their family, friends and the people closest to them. As part of our commitment to patients and their care teams, this National Family Caregivers Month, we shine a light on this essential role and its many nuances.
During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and honor family caregivers who dedicate time and resources to caring for their loved ones. Jazz is committed to raising awareness of the essential role that caregivers play and the challenges they face, and to educating communities on ways to increase support for them.
Science Stories
HER2 plays an important role in cell growth and survival, but many cancers, including gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA), can overexpress this protein, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and impacting prognosis. While not everyone diagnosed with a GEA will be HER2-positive, it is helpful to test for HER2 as the presence of this protein can help inform the treatment approach.
Bispecific antibodies are showing potential in the fight against HER2-expressing cancers. This innovative approach is designed to target two specific protein receptors, providing a new and effective way to treat aggressive forms of cancer that overexpress the HER2 protein. With their ability to simultaneously target two different antigens, bispecific antibodies offer a novel approach to treating solid tumors, including the possibility for new first-line treatments.
Given the limited recognition of idiopathic hypersomnia, there is not substantial data on the burden of symptoms on those living with the disorder. Recent real-world evidence from a self-reported survey published in Nature and Science of Sleep reveals more insights around idiopathic hypersomnia symptoms and patients’ satisfaction with treatment regimens.
Leader Perspectives
Establishing expert consensus treatment recommendations is imperative to providing more people with consistent care. As a leader in neuroscience, we are committed to empowering those we serve through innovative science and thoughtful real-world evidence.
As a long-time leader in sleep medicine, we have come to understand the importance of providing solutions that address patients’ lives holistically, especially for those living with serious, debilitating rare disorders. Read more about how we’re delivering on this promise and supporting the sleep community at SLEEP 2024, the 38th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
As we continue to make advancements in cancer research, we’re focused on delivering treatment options in areas of oncology with high unmet needs, including HER2-positive biliary tract cancer (BTC), as well as supporting patient communities beyond R&D. Through recent advocacy efforts, in addition to sharing new data at the upcoming ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting, we’re committed to supporting patients throughout their disease journeys.