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About the Diseases Tay-Sachs and the allied diseases are known collectively as lysosomal storage diseases - characterized by a common biochemical defect; the inability of the body's cells to dispose of certain metabolic waste products. These waste products gradually accumulate in the cells of affected children, causing a variety of debilitating symptoms. CATSAD recognizes that many neurodegenerative diseases share similar issues and health concernts. Therefore families with various allied diseases have found help and support through our peer support group. Some of these disease include: Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease GM-1 Gangliosidosis Canavan Disease Neimann-Pick Metachromatic Leukodystrophy In Canada there are fewer support groups for those affected by rare diseases than in countries such as the United States and as a result CATSAD has also helped families that have children affected with conditions other than those listed above, particularly mitochondrial disorders. Though there are a great variety of diseases there is a great deal that they have in common - similar challenges in care and common emotional and support issues for families. It has been our experience that the compassion and empathy of peers truly transcends the biological difference of disesase. |
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| For more information, please contact us: CATSAD P.O. Box 80043 Appleby Postal Outlet Burlington, ON L7L 6B1 email:info@catsad.ca website:http://www.catsad.ca CATSAD Brochure |
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