How you can joke about a debilitating, life-threatening illness is beyond my comprehension. It hurts and it belittles the immense amount of strength, courage, endurance & adaptability of people facing lupus on a daily basis. If decency is not your thing, at least get some education in, #conanobrien
During last night’s The Academy #Oscars show on ABC, Conan O'Brien insensitively used #lupus as a joke, highlighting the need for lupus awareness & education. Lupus is a chronic disease that can cause inflammation, pain & can be fatal. Read our statement: buff.ly/T54jJlt