Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis ISarcoidosis is an awful disease that is afflicting people worldwide. Although not much is known about what brings the disease about, much medical research has been done to try and help patients cope with their ailments. The term Sarcoidosis is derived from two Latin words, “Sarko” and “Oid”. When put together the term means “like cutting flesh” (www.Sarcoidcenter.com). This term describes exactly how the physical bodies of Sarcoid patients feel. Sarcoidosis is …

…fatal. Less than 5% of Sarcoid patients die from complications caused by the disease. With treatments, Sarcoid patients can strive to lead very normal and active lives (www.pslgroup.com). Sarcoid patients have even won medals in the Olympics, become Judo champions, and sailed single handedly around the world (www.sarcoidcenter.com). Little is known about this disease, but constant research is being conducted which will hopefully bring about a cure for Sarcoidosis. H T S