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New on the LFNC YouTube Video Channel:
Young Hayward Woman Shares Her Story and Positive Outlook
Sandra Lopez , 24, grew up in Hayward, California. She was originally from El Salvador. Her lupus diagnosis at age 19 totally changed her life as an outgoing, sports-minded teenager, not to mention dance enthusiast. But it has not changed her positive outlook.
A Young Adult's Positive Outlook Despite Lupus
Also available in SPANISH. Click HERE for Spanish-language version.
Research News: Repeat Rituximab Works in Treatment-Resistant Lupus
A new study shows that a REPEATED cycle of Rituximab (Biogen Idec/Genentech) may be effective in significantly reducing disease activity in lupus patients. Previous study results from a SINGLE round of the drug produced disappointing results. Rituximab is approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Read MORE.
Events:
August 20, 2011
Free Public Forum on Autoimmune Disease, San Francisco. For more details and to reserve your seat online, click HERE .
SAVE THE DATE: October 22, 2011
Patient Education Classes (English & Spanish), Santa Clara. Watch for announcements.
COMING SOON:
Young Adult Lupus Support Group Summer & Fall Schedule
LFNC Fall Mini-Conference in partnership with the Northern California Rheumatology Society