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Scientists have discovered more than 10,000 rare diseases. These include cancers, blood diseases, and genetic diseases passed from parent to child. This website has easy-to-understand information about rare diseases.
Get help with information in English or Spanish by calling 1-888-205-2311 or submitting a request on the website.
Visit the website:
http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov
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