Histiocytosis is one such disease. Histiocytosis usually afflicts small children and some adults causing a type of white blood cell to multiply and attack the body. Since Histiocytosis is a rare disease, funding for research is very limited. That is why the Histiocytosis Association, a group of parents, families, and concerned friends, need your help. Histiocytosis is its name.
Histiocytosis causes certain white blood cells to multiply and attack healthy organs.
PSA A rare disease is taking its toll across our nation. Histiocytosis strikes young children and adults. These patients have to undergo rigorous chemotherapy and endure terrible side effects with no guarantee of a cure. Histiocytosis is considered to be an orphan disease and receives little or no funding for research. The Histiocytosis Association has been established to increase awareness of the disease and to fund research.