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Better Together: Sharing Our Lupus Stories

The episode focuses on understanding the connection between lupus and family history, featuring guests who share their personal lupus stories and expert insights.
2026 Better Together
Duration: 59:49

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This is the season six premiere of Better Together, a lupus advocacy show hosted by Chanel Gabriel and Dr. Mikaela Baird. The episode focuses on understanding the connection between lupus and family history, featuring guests who share their personal lupus stories and expert insights. Ayanna Hoskins discusses being diagnosed at 17 and how her mother was later diagnosed, breaking generational silence about health issues. Judith Mills shares her diagnosis story from age 16 and her advocacy work, including discovering lupus in her extended family through her global outreach. Dr. Ashira Blazer, a rheumatologist and geneticist, explains that while 200 genes are associated with lupus, there's no single lupus gene, and genetic risk varies significantly even among identical twins. Dr. Megan Lockwood discusses clinical trial breakthroughs, including new biologic therapies and CAR T therapy showing promising results for severe lupus cases. The show emphasizes the importance of open family health conversations, early diagnosis, and diverse participation in clinical research. The episode concludes with advice about protecting your energy, being vocal about your health, and maintaining hope while understanding family health history.

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