LAM in the Media

LAM Foundation Chief Researcher Doctor Frank McCormack tells USA Radio Network News...

It is called LAM, short for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (lim-fan-jee-oh-lie-oh-my-oh-muh-toe-sis) and it is a little known deadly lung disease that strikes only women.

more about the disease.
Audio Clip 1 - :10 ...currently untreatable

this disease is very gender restrictive.
Audio Clip 2 - :15 ...of this disease

the fact that the disease attacks only women is a great unknown in the medical community.
Audio Clip 3 - :14 ...as the uterus

WKGO-AM
"The Joanie Greggains Show"
San Francisco, CA

June 2, 2007 - Oakland, CA resident Mari Patton appears on this Saturday morning radio show to talk about LAM and her story with the disease.  She also urges listeners to visit The LAM Foundation for more information.  (Time: 29:31)

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WOCA-AM  
"AM Ocala Live"
Ocala, FL

July 9, 2007 - Jackie Carroll, mother of four, talks about her experience with LAM in Orlando, FL and how the disease has impacted her family life.  Jackie also explains the symptoms and how the disease is diagnosed.  (Time: 30:43)

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KGRN-AM
"Let's Talk with Chris Johnson"
Des Moines, IA

August 1, 2007 - Kathy Stangl tells her personal LAM story and explains the basics of the disease. She encourages women to be their own advocate when it comes to their health and learn more about LAM by logging onto The LAM Foundation's Web site.  (Time: 14:46)

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Part 2: Click here to listen

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