| This article describes the journey of one of the co-authors, a patient living with systemic sclerosis. |
| She describes her journey from her diagnosis at 20 years old to her life today as an advocate for others living with systemic sclerosis. |
| The physician perspective discusses challenges in diagnosing systemic sclerosis as well as keys to a timely diagnosis. |
| The physician perspective also emphasizes the importance of multi-disciplinary care and patient education in the care of patients with systemic sclerosis. |
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