Young Doctor Diagnosed With A Death Sentence Hopes To Cure Himself — Before It’s Too Late

Every year, about 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this lymphoproliferative disorder, making it about as common as Lou Gehrig’s Disease (or ALS). For the majority of patients, symptoms can be mild and surgery can cure the disease. Fajgenbaum wasn’t so lucky. There are three subtypes of Castleman, and he has the most deadly form. His symptoms were severe, and there were few known treatment options, let alone a cure.