Toni Braxton's Struggle with Concealing Her Lupus Diagnosis
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Toni Braxton, a lupus advocate, revealed on the "SHE MD" podcast that she was initially told by her management team to keep her diagnosis private due to fears of not getting work and insurance. Lupus, an autoimmune disease, often takes years to diagnose and disproportionately affects Black women. Braxton's openness has helped raise awareness and advocate for proper treatment for Black women facing similar medical challenges.
Topics:entertainment#advocacy#autoimmune-disease#health-and-entertainment#lupus#medical-racism#toni-braxton
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