Biography

Nickname

janice-hetke

Gender

Female

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Hello, I’m one of five siblings who have all had autoimmune diseases.  Three have past.  My twin and I are the last remaining members of our immediate family.  Currently, I have four chronic diseases:  Parkinson’s, heart disease, Myasthenia Gravis and a rare eye disease; serpiginous choroiditis.  In the past I have also experienced stage 1 uterus/ovarian cancer as well as squamous cell skin cancer.  My brother and I believe all five of us siblings contracted these autoimmune diseases based on environmental factors.  I am seeking out people who have also experienced multiple autoimmune diseases and how they deal with coping strategies.

How did you hear about us?

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How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PD?

8 years