Knowledge is Power: One Woman's Journey From Adversity to Advocacy
How one woman helped herself — and others — through cancer treatment using research, advocacy, and acts of kindness.
How one woman helped herself — and others — through cancer treatment using research, advocacy, and acts of kindness.
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that plays an important role in coordinated movements, speech, and balance. Cameryn, an SCA patient, shared her experiences with the condition and its impact on her daily life.
Cameryn’s diagnosis journey began with fluorescent lights and long wait times at the DMV. She had long anticipated the written test for her driver’s permit. When Cameryn returned in minutes, Laura knew something was wrong. Cameryn had failed her eye exam.
Doctor after doctor, specialist after specialist, seemed to concur on only one point: They had never seen anything like what was happening to Santi.