Last week, both of my children ended up sick. It started off on Memorial Day when my 5-month-old son, Kyree,…
Keara Engle
Keara Engle is located in south-central Pennsylvania and has lived there her whole life. Keara is the mother to three little boys, Cayden, Kyree, and Kylan. Her oldest, Cayden, was born in February 2018 and was diagnosed with infantile-onset Pompe disease shortly after. He was the first baby in Pennsylvania diagnosed via newborn screening. She hopes that her column, “Powering Through Pompe,” will bring comfort to those that are also dealing with Pompe disease. She remembers how scary it was when her son was first diagnosed and wants to help guide others through their journey.
At Bionews we’re committed to providing the most accurate, relevant, and up-to-date reporting for our patient communities. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to disease-specific information that is both trustworthy and easy to understand. You can read more about our editorial policy here.
Articles by Keara Engle
Last February, my 5-year-old son, Cayden, started a preschool program at one of the local elementary schools. The program would…
Last week, my 5-year-old son, Cayden, had his annual well-child check with his pediatrician. He wasn’t due for any…
Typically, when we think of playgrounds, we envision children running around, having the time of their lives. But this isn’t…
Recently, we were putting things in place for a road trip this summer. We’d planned to attend a pediatric…
Last week, my 5-year-old son, Cayden, had his first karate class. His preschool class took a field trip to…
Last week, my 5-year-old son, Cayden, had a checkup with his metabolic doctors during a clinic day for his…
When I was younger, I never imagined that I’d become a teen mom. I was scared to share with…
Until last year, my 5-year-old son, Cayden, rarely talked. He said a few words here and there, but they were…
My 5-year-old son, Cayden, is no stranger to enzyme replacement infusions. He’s been getting them on either a weekly…