Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare and progressive lung disease that primarily affects women of childbearing age. It is caused by the abnormal growth of smooth muscle-like cells—called LAM cells—in the lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system. Over time, these cells damage lung tissue and form cysts, which interfere with normal breathing and reduce the lungs’ ability to supply oxygen to the body.
Many sufferers of Lung Lymphangioleiomyomatosis struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Lung Lymphangioleiomyomatosis. We have recently created an Lung Lymphangioleiomyomatosis resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
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