We’re celebrating Dr. David Fajgenbaum and revisiting one of our most impactful stories. David was just named to the TIME100 Health list and has a powerful new TED Talk—milestones that reflect the empathy, curiosity, and determination at the heart of his work.

Once a college quarterback and competitive weightlifter, David became critically ill at 25. When standard treatments failed to keep him out of the ICU, he and his friend Grant raced to save his life by repurposing existing drugs and laying the foundation for Every Cure. His journey shows what’s possible when we ask tough questions, share our experiences, and refuse to give up.

We hope this re-release reminds each of us that we can make a difference—in our own lives and in the lives of others.

We’ll see you very soon for a brand-new season of Symptomatic. Until then, take care and be well.

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If you’re looking for information on Castleman disease or want to learn more about the work of Grant, David, and the Every Cure team, visit EveryCure.org

We&rsquo;re celebrating Dr. David Fajgenbaum and revisiting one of our most impactful stories. David was just named to the <a href="https://time.com/collections/time100-health-2025/">TIME100 Health list</a> and has a powerful new <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_how_nearly_dying_helped_me_discover_my_own_cure_and_many_more">TED Talk</a>&mdash;milestones that reflect the empathy, curiosity, and determination at the heart of his work.
Once a college quarterback and competitive weightlifter, David became critically ill at 25. When standard treatments failed to keep him out of the ICU, he and his friend Grant raced to save his life by repurposing existing drugs and laying the foundation for <a href="https://everycure.org/">Every Cure</a>. His journey shows what&rsquo;s possible when we ask tough questions, share our experiences, and refuse to give up.
We hope this re-release reminds each of us that we can make a difference&mdash;in our own lives and in the lives of others.
We&rsquo;ll see you very soon for a brand-new season of Symptomatic. Until then, take care and be well.
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****** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ****** If you&rsquo;re looking for information on Castleman disease or want to learn more about the work of Grant, David, and the Every Cure team, visit <a href="http://everycure.org">EveryCure.org</a>

How terrifying would it be to fight an unknown enemy? One you don’t recognize and didn’t see coming? What if that enemy was coming from within; a disease that even doctors couldn’t identify? Nearly half of all Americans suffer from some chronic illness and many struggle for an accurate diagnosis.

Every other week on Symptomatic, host Lauren Bright Pacheco unravels the medical mystery of a patient’s baffling symptoms and explores how their lives were turned upside down in search of answers. 

From the first signs of trouble, through a swirl of misdirection and failed treatment attempts, to the final relief at a confirmed diagnosis - these are their stories. This is Symptomatic.

We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the show or share your own medical mystery by emailing us at Symptomatic@iHeartMedia.com.

How terrifying would it be to fight an unknown enemy? One you don’t recognize and didn’t see coming? What if that enemy was coming from within; a disease that even doctors couldn’t identify? Nearly half of all Americans suffer from some chronic illness and many struggle for an accurate diagnosis.
Every other week on Symptomatic, host Lauren Bright Pacheco unravels the medical mystery of a patient’s baffling symptoms and explores how their lives were turned upside down in search of answers. 
From the first signs of trouble, through a swirl of misdirection and failed treatment attempts, to the final relief at a confirmed diagnosis - these are their stories. This is Symptomatic.
We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the show or share your own medical mystery by emailing us at <a href="mailto:SymptomaticPod@gmail.com">Symptomatic@iHeartMedia.com</a>.

Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast

A Special Re-Release: Case #17: Every Cure Pt.1 (Dr. David Fajgenbaum)

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