Episode 560 - Luke Stockdale

From Knee Pain to Gene Discovery: One Family's Unexpected Diagnosis

What started as routine investigations into hereditary knee problems turned into a life-altering discovery for Luke Stockdale and his family — a TBX4 gene mutation linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this episode, Luke shares how his mother's journey through years of respiratory care led to a rare diagnosis, and how it's changed the course of his entire family's future. With candor and urgency, he discusses the emotional weight of genetic testing, the inconsistencies in clinical care, and his mission to advocate for early detection and standardized monitoring.

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