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They are also more likely to experience chronic and severe symptoms resulting in hospitalization rates 10-18 times higher than Caucasians, and more than double that of African American men. African American women are three times more likely to develop sarcoidosis when compared to Caucasians. Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR- COY- DOE- SIS) is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas-tiny clumps of inflammatory cells-in one or more organs of the body. Many of these rare diseases run in the family and the more we know, the better we can prevent and treat these diseases and maybe avoid some of the more severe consequences.”Īfrican American women experience the highest incidence of sarcoidosis in the U.S. Until I learned about the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, I was only able to find the most superficial references to sarcoidosis online. “I’m speaking out because I care about my community. “I wasn’t always ready to speak out regarding my diagnosis, but I think it’s particularly important now to spread the word,” said Prescott. Prescott’s passion for raising awareness for sarcoidosis among African American women stems from her own difficult journey and her recent diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis, in addition to her previously diagnosed pulmonary and ocular sarcoidosis.
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Prescott joins forces with FSR to promote the organization’s Ignore No More: African American Women & Sarcoidosis National Campaign, throughout Black History Month (2022’s theme is Black Health & Wellness) and American Heart Month this February and to reveal her own struggles with this complex rare disease.
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Prescott is best known for her roles in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” (Jacqui), DC Universe’s “The Swamp Thing” (Madame Xanadu), Netflix’s Resort to Love (Naomi King), and most recently “All the Queen’s Men” (Judge Martha), currently streaming on BET Plus. Jeryl Prescott, actress and FSR sarcoidosis advocate
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The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research ( FSR), the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by sarcoidosis and accelerating research towards a cure, is proud to announce its partnership with actress and sarcoidosis advocate, Jeryl Prescott.