2020 | UK | Documentary

The Story of Wilson Disease

  • English English 10 mins
  • Director | Rhonda Rowland
  • Writer | Rhonda Rowland
  • Producer | Rhonda Rowland

STATUS: Released

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In 2018 Rhonda Rowland traveled from the United States to England to meet the doctor who discovered the drug that saved her life. Wilson disease was a fatal disease until Dr. John Walshe discovered penicillamine in 1955. However, the drug didn't work for everyone so he developed a second medication known as trientine. Rhonda also talks with Dr. Walsh's first patient, Shirley Wiley, who was going strong at 79-years-old. Dr. Wilson's son tells Rhonda that his famous father didn't know what caused the disease that's named after him, though he knew it runs in families and suspected a toxin was involved. It was later discovered that WD is a liver disease involving copper metabolism.

Rare Diseases Health Awarenes Patients Health Research Genetics Documentary Wilson Disease
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