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Awareness Must Lead to Action: Tessa’s MG Story

Tessa Ladores | February 8, 2026
I am Tessa Ladores, a Filipino and an Asian woman living with myasthenia gravis. I represent the courage and determination of countless warriors who continue to fight this invisible illness with faith and strength.
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Myasthenia Gravis Considerations in Dentistry
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Myasthenia Gravis Considerations in Dentistry

Kate Stober | August 22, 2023
On August 17, dentist and MG patient Dr. Gene Cassagrande led a Wellness Webinar focused on having a successful dentist visit when you have myasthenia gravis. Dr. Cassagrande practiced dentistry for 30 years before transitioning into a role as a medical device salesperson. With his deep knowledge of dentistry and his lived experience with MG, […]
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Targeting B cells may help people with MuSK Myasthenia Gravis
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Targeting B cells may help people with MuSK Myasthenia Gravis

Kate Stober | August 7, 2023
“For me, precision medicine has always been the holy grail of what we’re trying to achieve.” 
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Finding a Place to Stay When You Travel for Medical Care
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Finding a Place to Stay When You Travel for Medical Care

Jim Sliney | July 27, 2023
Options for discounted lodging for patients and their families.
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What is it like to have a loved one with myasthenia gravis?
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What is it like to have a loved one with myasthenia gravis?

Kate Stober | July 13, 2023
Bru Ajueyitsi shares his perspective on his mother’s MG journey and the ripple effects of the disease.
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Researcher Investigates MG Mechanisms of Disease Thanks to Donor and MGFA Support
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Researcher Investigates MG Mechanisms of Disease Thanks to Donor and MGFA Support

Kate Stober | July 6, 2023
As a child in Iran, Dr. Fatemeh Khani Habibabadi was always interested in the world around her. Now her research in autoimmune neurological disorders is making a difference for people with MG.
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My MG Story – I Persevere Because There’s Hope
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My MG Story – I Persevere Because There’s Hope

Meena Outlaw | June 29, 2023
What I want others to know after nearly a decade with MG.
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My MG Story: Balancing MG with Life, Work, and Friends
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My MG Story: Balancing MG with Life, Work, and Friends

Sam Lam | June 22, 2023
I hope my story can help folks, especially younger patients, feel that they are not alone.
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Better Together: We Share a Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis
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Better Together: We Share a Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis

Mike Antonellis | June 15, 2023
How two people living with myasthenia gravis found each other.
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Caregiving: The Struggle is Real
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Caregiving: The Struggle is Real

David Waters | June 8, 2023
Navigating the complex journey of caring for your spouse – and remembering to care for yourself.
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Miss America Program Titleist Audrey Getman Doesn’t Let MG Stop Her
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Miss America Program Titleist Audrey Getman Doesn’t Let MG Stop Her

Kate Stober | June 1, 2023
Miss Kingston Audrey Getman shares her MG story.
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