Circumstances in my life over the last few years have made me realize the many bad things that can happen in the world. A friend of mine often says, "bad things happen everyday." This is true, but good things happen everyday too - it's just the bad things stick with us longer I think.
From LTA website:
LAM is a rare multi-system disease that mostly affects women who are on average in their mid-thirties. It is sometimes seen in younger and older women as well. It almost never affects men. In LAM, clumps of cells and cysts grow throughout the lungs and throughout other body systems and organs. Over time, these cells destroy the normal lung tissue and block the flow of air. They also reduce oxygen intake by the lungs.
Approximately 30,000 to 50,000 women worldwide are estimated to have LAM. There is no known cure, but the LTA is working hard to find one.
A few photos from the last LAM Treatment Alliance Seminar ~
This is
Amy Farber - one of the LAM Treatment Alliance founders. Amy was diagnosed with LAM in 2005. You can read about her story at fightlam.org.
Something new and exciting for the LTA - the seminars are shown live via webcast. Viewers from around the world can send questions online and have them answered by the speakers in real time
If you'd like, you can help support the LTA's efforts by making a
donation.
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