We're joined in studio by Lisa van Dyk, mother to 21-month-old Mason who was born with Harlequin Ichthyosis. This rare disease only affects one in five million babies. Doctors told the van Dyk family Mason would only live between one and five days - he has defied the odds and is now a thriving toddler. Lisa described her pregnancy and delivery, during which she learned of her son's disease. Watch.
Lisa discusses the challenges of living with Mason's disease:
Despite the fact that only one in five million babies are born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, Lisa van Dyk has a one in four chance of having another baby with the disease:
Here's why more attention must be given to rare diseases in South Africa:
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Lisa discusses the challenges of living with Mason's disease:
Despite the fact that only one in five million babies are born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, Lisa van Dyk has a one in four chance of having another baby with the disease:
Here's why more attention must be given to rare diseases in South Africa:
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