The Journey of Kate Faulkner: Living with Epilepsy

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Kate Faulkner shares her personal story of living with epilepsy, discussing the impact on her daily life and her decision to undergo a surgical procedure to implant a vagus nerve stimulation device to prevent seizures.

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