1. Have you ever heard of Evan's disease? I haven't either. Until this afternoon when I found out more about the months my mother spent in the hospital literally gripping life. I always knew that she was so close to dying, but I never wanted details because it was such a sensitive topic for her. Today she opened up.. and I took advantage of that and asked a billion and two questions.
2. I found out that maybe I want to pursue a career in this..
3. Evan's disease: a rare autoimmune disease (autoimmune meaning that the immune system/body mistakes a regular substance normally found in the body for a pathogen, or basically attacks its own cells) "in which the body makes antibodies that destroy red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells." And hopefully you remember, back in health class, what the teacher taught us about why red, white blood cells and platelets are necessary for survival. Platelets: basically form blood clots to stop a cut from bleeding. White blood cells: defend and fight off infections and diseases. Red blood cells: deliver oxygen.
4. There is no known cure for this. Should I pursue this?
5. Night. Lots to think about. My mother's almost death sentence story will be for another blog post.
Thanks for listening *or reading
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