Karen Duffy Quotes
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In a way, I tried to mourn for the person that I was and figure out who I am now.
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Everyone who has sarcoidosis is affected differently.
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It's been an incredible odyssey to make the journey from a vibrantly healthy person to someone with a chronic illness.
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A lot of people asked me if it was frustrating not having a clear specific diagnosis, but I didn't mind, I just chose the most optimistic diagnosis.
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In the beginning, when I first found out I had a disease that was incurable, emotionally I had to get used to the idea of being sick before I could think about making any other major decisions in my life.
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I have a lesion in my spinal cord and in my brain approximately the size of a pencil.
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I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?
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I am enormously honored to be one of the spokesmen of the New Age Womens Health Campaign, so you'll be seeing me in public service announcements and public appearances supporting the campaign.
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I'm still working with Revlon and got a couple of movies in the can, and Im working on two television shows as we speak.
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In addition, I'll be attending women's health expos and medical conferences with the goal to promote dialogue between women and their health-care providers.
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In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.
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I never expected in a million years that I would have the honor to become an advocate of women's health care and education, and I'd dive on a live grenade to get this message out, so thank you for this forum.
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No, sarcoidosis doesn't target a specific gender or race, although it's slightly more common in women, as I understand. It is considered a disease of unknown origin.
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I've been in medical limbo for approximately three years dealing with sarcoidosis of the central nervous system.
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I still when I wake up hit the ground running; and having an illness, I'm only one of hundreds of thousands of people that live with an illness, and I'm just in awe of the bravery and dignity of the people I see at the hospital.
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One of the symbols in the sarcoidosis support community is the snowflake, because every case is different. In my situation, it can be best described as relapsing-progressive.
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What's interesting as an actress and a model is the focus of my career was on my face and my body, and the visibility of my symptoms were strikingly real, so I had to adjust to my new way of living.
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After 10 months and several misdiagnoses, I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, and I have accepted the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
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I just had that conversation this morning with my doctor. I just got back from the hospital a half-hour ago, and nothing will make me happier than to replicate the DNA of my amazing husband. Im optimistic.
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Concealing an illness is like keeping a beach ball under water.
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I believe my experience as a certified recreational therapist assisted me in demanding the best possible care from my doctors.
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I didn't think there would be a run for bald-headed, steroid-bloated models. Almay is the No. 1 fastest-selling cosmetic brand in the world; it's a gold figure!
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My family has been amazing, and they understand how blessed I am. They've been able to keep my sense of humor.
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Yes, I think one of the ways to manage an illness is I kind of try. You know, there are good days and bad days.
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