Ernest Hemingway died 50 years ago this month, a victim of hereditary hemochromatosis. The mission of this website is saving lives by raising awareness of hemochromatosis, the most widespread genetic killer of all. This frequently under-diagnosed condition causes crippling disabilities such as:
- liver cancer,
- diabetes,
- congestive heart failure,
- macular degeneration, and
- osteoporosis
not to mention chronic joint pain, arrhythmia, hair loss, fatigue, infertility, impotence, and depression.
Although simple tests for hemochromatosis are available, too few doctors know when to order them, and if it is not detected early, the buildup of iron in the victim’s body caused by hemochromatosis can inflict serious damage on vital organs.
As a direct result of the lack of screening for, and awareness of, this insidious condition, each year many thousands of people are condemned to a life of pain, suffering, and disability. Fortunately, the three main weapons in the fight against Celtic Curse are not exotic.
- Detection of the condition: simple and not costly.
- Treatment of the condition: practically free (blood donation).
- Awareness and education: needs work.
#3 is what this site is all about, spreading the word. The more people know, the more lives will be saved, from premature death and needless suffering.
