Original broadcast
- Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 6:00am - 10:00am
Your host: usama
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The Rundown
Join Camilla, Amber and I for a diseased kind of show. We discuss everyday sickness and virus' and plagues all over the world.
We speak with local crochet designer Josi on what it's like to live with Lupus*
I also call my Mom up and she speaks with us about her recent battle with Breast Cancer.
Are you sick? Do you have a unique disease? Call in and leave your story:
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*What is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Normally the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens.
In an autoimmune disorder like lupus, the immune system cannot tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies -- called "auto-antibodies" (auto means 'self') -- cause inflammation, pain and damage in various parts of the body.
source: http://www.lupus.org/