The Price of a Life: Unveiling the Struggle of Living With Hereditary Angioedema.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of localized swelling in various body tissues. Despite advancements in the management and prevention of HAE, high costs limit accessibility to these medications and remain a significant hurdle for many patients. This case report illustrates the implications and life-threatening consequences of the affordability crisis associated with HAE medications.

Persistence of Oxaliplatin Transfer into Human Milk: A Case Report.

Oxaliplatin is an alkylating chemotherapeutic agent commonly used for malignancies in women of reproductive age, including colorectal cancer. No research previously exists regarding the transfer of platinum into milk after administration of oxaliplatin. We present a case of a lactating patient with stage 3a colorectal cancer requiring chemotherapy including oxaliplatin (130 mg/m) infused every 4 weeks.