This 23 June, we are joining World Castleman's Disease Day by spreading the word about this rare disease that affects children and adults alike.
Castleman's disease is a rare condition in which there is an overgrowth of cells in the body's lymph nodes, usually in the chest or abdomen. Most people don't notice any symptoms, but some may experience fever, unintentional weight loss, tiredness, night sweats, nausea and more.
If you are a healthcare professional you can train yourself by following this comprehensive educational program “Spotlight on Castleman Disease” build by the ERN-EuroBloodNet with the EHA (European Hematology Association): Full program videos.
International health days offer great potential to raise awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilise support for action, from the local community to the international stage.
You can find more information related to Castleman’s Disease here.
Let's spread the voice!