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Sara's CJD journey
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What is CJD?
From http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cjd/detail_cjd.htm
What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder. It affects about one person in every one million people per year worldwide; in the United States there are about 200 cases per year. CJD usually appears in later life and runs a rapid course. Typically, onset of symptoms occurs about age 60, and about 90 percent of patients die within 1 year. In the early stages of disease, patients may have failing memory, behavioral changes, lack of coordination and visual disturbances. As the illness progresses, mental deterioration becomes pronounced and involuntary movements, blindness, weakness of extremities, and coma may occur.
Dear Sara, David and Sonya,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you. It seems like it was yesterday that we attended Sara and Alan's wedding. As kids, we thought you guys were so cool! Not old like our parents! We've been fortunate over the years to get updates about you and your families even though we are seperated by thousands of miles. We send our love, memories and thanks during this difficult time.
Love,
Jeff & Jane Rosch