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Patient Stories

The fight is personal

High prescription drug prices force patients to make difficult choices about their health, finances, and everyday lives. These stories are at the heart of our advocacy and help shape the fight for lower prescription drug prices.

Tucson, Arizona · Asthma, Severe Allergies

Brenda’s Story

My name is Brenda and I am a retired Tucson police department detective and middle school science teacher. Read Brenda’s Story
Emphysema

Cynthia’s Story

I’m 60 years old, work as a contractor for a life science company, and live with emphysema. Read Cynthia’s Story
Newark, Delaware · Multiple Sclerosis

Janet’s Story

My name is Janet Schwartz, and I’m a retired nurse from Newark, DE. Read Janet’s Story
Lung Disease

Barbara’s Story

My name is Barbara Bultman. I have 8 kids, 19 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. When I’m not with my family, I love to spend time with my longtime group of girlfriends. Read Barbara’s Story
Rare Autoimmune Disorder

Tammy’s Story

My name is Tammy L. de la Cruz. I live with a rare autoimmune disorder, and to treat my condition, every week I receive Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. Read Tammy’s Story
Ulcerative Colitis, Moyamoya Disease

Kolton’s Story

My name is Kolton Chapman. I am a transgender man living with a chronic illness. Read Kolton’s Story
Denver, Colorado · Bleeding Disorders, Asthma

Kris’ Story

My name is Kris Garcia and I’m from Denver, Colorado. I have four bleeding disorders, asthma, and several allergies. Read Kris’ Story
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure

Patricia’s Story

I live with high blood pressure as well as insulin-dependent diabetes. I am on Medicare and live off a fixed income. Read Patricia’s Story
Cystic Fibrosis

Emily’s Story

I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a newborn and have lived with this chronic illness my entire life. I deal with the financial and personal hardships as best as I can. Read Emily’s Story
Ulcerative Colitis

Sneha’s Story

My name is Sneha Dave. I am 22 years old, a lover of the outdoors, and an ulcerative colitis patient. Read Sneha’s Story
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