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FIECON Patient PerspectivesAuthor: FIECON
In our series of podcasts, FIECON team members engage with patient advocates and thought leaders to explore the burden, unmet needs, patient journey, and potential future treatments for specific diseases, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the patient's perspective, particularly for rare diseases. At FIECON, we are dedicated to ensuring that life-changing treatments reach the patients who truly need them, while also increasing awareness and amplifying the patient voice to make a meaningful difference. Language: en-gb Genres: Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The patient journey | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis(IPF)
Thursday, 11 September, 2025
In the latest episode of the “Patient Perspectives” Podcast, Karl Freemyer, Head of BD at FIECON, a Herspiegel company, speaks with Simon Anthony Richey, a patient living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).Simon’s journey into diagnosis was unusual – what started as a seemingly minor symptom led to a scan that revealed fibrosis in his lungs. Unlike many patients who endure years of misdiagnosis, Simon’s path to clarity was comparatively swift. Yet, the real challenge came after: navigating treatment access.Listen to the episode to find out: How many consults did Simon take before receiving clarity? How did access barriers and drug costs impact his treatment decisions? What innovations are most urgently needed in IPF over the next five years?
