May is Lupus Awareness Month, which coincides with World Lupus Day on May 10, 2010. This autoimmune disorder continues to be among the least-understood diseases despite the fact that it affects more than 1.5 million Americans and many millions more worldwide. Lack of lupus awareness is evident in both the patient and medical provider communities, as well as among members of the general public. Among those diagnosed with lupus, 9 out of 10 are women, and communities of color are disproportionately affected by the disease. Lupus affects more Americans than AIDS, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia and cerebral palsy COMBINED. Lupus is difficult to diagnose and there is no cure at the present time. With early diagnosis,proper medical care and recent advances in research, up to 95% of lupus patients can look forward to a productive and normal lifespan.


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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP PROMOTE LUPUS AWARENESS:

If you have a Facebook page, change your profile photo to the Lupus Awareness Month logo. You can download the logo HERE.

Register now for LFNC's 5K Run and Walk for Lupus scheduled for Sunday, June 6, 2010, at West Valley College in Saratoga.

Make a donation to LFNC's 2010 Fund Campaign and help support programs and services for lupus patients and their families.

Wear the orange-colored lupus wrist band. Contact LFNC or your local lupus organization.