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The Baca Legacy: Tracing a 400-Year Genetic Story of CCM in New Mexico

A 400-Year Legacy: How One New Mexico Family Helped Uncover a Genetic Link to CCM The story of cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) in New Mexico begins centuries ago — with…

Brand New: CCM Cure Magazine (Fall 2025)

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Check out the inaugural edition of our magazine, CCM Cure, to learn how the Alliance is driving a cure and improving lives for all affected by cavernous malformation (CCM). Read…

Sakura’s Story: A Family’s Journey with Cavernous Malformation

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A tumble on the soccer field changed everything for the Tafoya family. When scans revealed that 4-year-old Sakura had a cerebral cavernous malformation, clusters of fragile blood vessels in the…

Turning Science Into Story: How a Children’s Book Is Teaching New Mexico Families About CCM

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Physician and artist Dr. Aditi Kantipuly believes that complex science can be made understandable — and even beautiful — through creative storytelling. While training in preventive medicine in Canada, she…

Finding Answers: One Family’s Journey to a Cavernous Malformation Diagnosis

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When six-year-old Witten became sick, doctors first suspected the flu. Within hours, however, he was paralyzed and unable to walk, talk, or breathe on his own. An MRI revealed the…

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