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When my son, JuJu, was diagnosed with CLN2 Batten disease, our entire world shattered in a moment. But I didn’t expect that we’d be forced to fight not just a devastating illness, but also an entire healthcare system that tends not to see families like mine. I’m a proud…
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As a mother of a child with a form of Batten disease, every day is a fight — not just against the disease, but against a system that wasn’t built to protect rare children, especially those from underserved Latino communities like mine. I never imagined I’d become a voice for…
Becoming educated and informed about Batten disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your journey.
There is no cure for Batten disease yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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