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January 14, 2026
Homerare disease

rare disease

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Luling woman sees light after battling rare illness

August 17, 2018 Ryan Arena

Elizabeth Oxford of Luling had hit rock bottom with her health issues, but after years of searching for answers, she and her family just might be on the verge of finding them. […]

Health

Last Christmas? Luling woman battling rare cancer makes most of holiday

December 22, 2017 Anna Thibodeaux

Although Lisa Rome isn’t ready to quit her fight with a rare form of cancer, she sadly concedes to worrying this could be her last Christmas. […]

Health

Destrehan student’s passion helps deal with rare disease

October 5, 2017 Anna Thibodeaux

Being diagnosed with a rare condition called POTS six months after having mononucleosis nearly stopped Lianne Keller from dancing, but she soon discovered her passion was also her salvation. […]

Health

Luling’s ‘little warrior’ is fighting rare condition

June 14, 2017 Anna Thibodeaux

For DeeDee Comardelle, finding out she was having twins was like having an out of body experience. […]

Health

Bayou Gauche father diagnosed with rare disease that attacks organs

August 19, 2016 Ryan Arena

When Ron Dufrene began experiencing shortness of breath and other forms of discomfort earlier this year, the Bayou Gauche resident knew there was a problem. […]

Health

Rare genetic disorder gives Luling child chronic hunger

January 29, 2016 Ryan Arena

Luling’s Kelly Robbins was often told her daughter, Kylar, wouldn’t be able to experience the kind of happy life any mother dreams of for her child. […]

News

Luling woman fights rare genetic disorder

January 15, 2016 Ryan Arena

Lindsay Reeves fights through pain, day and night. […]

Health

Young Luling boy keeps strong attitude despite facing rare illness

July 31, 2015 Ryan Arena

Eight-year-old Grant Rechen has defied the odds his entire life. […]

Health

Luling girl fights rare disease with hope, strength

May 8, 2015 Thomas M. Baker

Twelve-year-old Carlie Dalgo of Luling likes sports, school and hanging out with her friends. […]

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