The symptoms of chronic diseases such as porphyria can present real challenges in your everyday life. One way to help…
Mary Chapman
Mary graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in journalism. She began her career at United Press International, then spent a decade reporting for the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (now Bloomberg Industry Group). Mary has written extensively for The New York Times, and her work has appeared in publications such as Time, Newsweek, Fortune, and the Chicago Tribune. She’s won a Society of Professional Journalists award for outstanding reporting.
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Articles by Mary Chapman
To empower and equip members of the rare disease community to engage state leaders in matters of importance to patients…
A photo of a bespectacled young boy, his red baseball cap slightly askew as he  enjoys time outside, will be…
Medical Alert Cards for Porphyria Patients
Treating porphyria depends on the severity of symptoms and whether the disease is acute or cutaneous.
Same But Different, a nonprofit U.K. group that uses art for social change, is inviting people to choose their…
Traveling With Porphyria
Traveling may put you at an increased risk if you have porphyria, depending on the type of disease…
Making Every Doctor Visit Count When You Have Porphyria
When you have a rare disorder such as porphyria, it can be challenging to effectively communicate your concerns to…
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to support individuals with rare…
Clinical Trials for Porphyria
There’s currently no cure for porphyria, and only a few therapy options are available to treat the…
Treatment Plan for Porphyria
Porphyria is a rare disease that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. Many physicians are, therefore,…