Precision Medicine and Patient Advocacy

<h2>Episode at a glance:</h2><ul><li>Tiffany’s diagnosis journey: from initial diagnosis of RA to eventual diagnosis of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis</li><li>How Tiffany learned the importance of patient advocacy</li><li>Why Tiffany formed AiARTHRITIS -  International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis”</li><li>What is precision medicine and why is it important?</li><li>Tiffany’s best advice to newly diagnosed patients</li><li>How you can get involved in patient advocacy and volunteer work at her organization</li></ul><h2>Speaker Bios:</h2><p><strong>Tiffany Westrich-Robertson</strong></p><p>I am the CEO of the<a href="https://www.aiarthritis.org/" target="_blank"> International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis, </a>"AiArthritis" for short. I am also a person living with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, after originally being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I dedicate my time to running the organization, which has a unique mission to help other patients have a voice, alongside all other stakeholders, as equals. Together, we can solve problems and develop innovative solutions that positively impact education, advocacy, and research.</p><p><strong>Cheryl Crow</strong></p><p>Cheryl is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for nineteen years. Her life passion is helping others with rheumatoid arthritis figure out how to live a full life despite arthritis, by developing tools to navigate physical, emotional and social challenges. She formed the educational company Arthritis Life in 2019 after seeing a huge need for more engaging, accessible, and (dare I say) FUN patient education and self-management resources.</p><h2>Episode Sponsors</h2><p><a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/beginners-guide-to-life-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/" target="_blank">Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadma</a>p, a self-paced online course Cheryl created that teaches you how to confidently manage your physical, social and emotional life with