Mette-Marit - NEWS

[Athena]

I'm really sorry to learn this, and wish the Crown Princess and her family all the best.

[Oh_Caroline]

Oh this is bad, potential very bad.

The lung damage caused by pulmonary fibrosis can't be repaired, but medications and therapies can sometimes help ease symptoms and improve quality of life. For some people, a lung transplant might be appropriate.

The course of pulmonary fibrosis — and the severity of symptoms — can vary considerably from person to person. Some people become ill very quickly with severe disease. Others have moderate symptoms that worsen more slowly, over months or years.

Of course we don't have access to the full report but as PeDe said above the damage that has already occurred is irreversible.   If they believe it's autoimmune related then they will put her on immuno-suppressants, to slow progression, which will make her more vulnerable to infection.   Not considering whatever else the autoimmune disease is doing to her body.

[TLLK]

I'm very sorry to read that she's been diagnosed with this chronic lung disease.

[Elissa]

This is unexpected and very sad news. This disease is quite a severe one
Hopefully she has access to the best treatments available.

[Mary Stuart]

So sad. From what I read life expectancy is 2-3 years. This must be tremendously difficult for Haakon and Mette Marit and the children.

[Oh_Caroline]

So sad. From what I read life expectancy is 2-3 years. This must be tremendously difficult for Haakon and Mette Marit and the children.

I've seen 3-5 years but it all depends on how severe the disease is at diagnose.   At least they will have the chance to prepare the children.   Being that they children will be watching her get worse and worse I hope they start offering supportive services (like therapy) early on.   Teenage years are hard enough without watching your mother die.

[Snow Queen]

Horrible news for MM and the family. I didn’t realize she could have a such a shortened life expectancy. Hopefully she has been diagnosed early enough that it will give her more time and a better quality of life.

[Maria]

That’s very sad news

[tyffi]

This is really sad to read. At least - like others said before - she has access to the best medical treatment. Not that it would miraculously heal her, but... You know what I mean.

All the best to her and her family.

[AutumnOpal]

So sad. From what I read life expectancy is 2-3 years. This must be tremendously difficult for Haakon and Mette Marit and the children.

I've seen 3-5 years but it all depends on how severe the disease is at diagnose.   At least they will have the chance to prepare the children.   Being that they children will be watching her get worse and worse I hope they start offering supportive services (like therapy) early on.   Teenage years are hard enough without watching your mother die.

Wow both life expectancies are terribly tragic!

[A Citizen not a Subject]

That's very sad.

[Margaret]

This is indeed very sad news for Mette-Marit and her family.

[wisdomheaven]

I guess this just goes to show you that you never know what is going on in people's lives, no matter how public those lives are  Even though they are saying they caught it early, the underlying issues are probably somewhat the cause of her missing days/engagements and various health retreats. Even with top-notch medical care and money, it can take doctors years to figure out a diagnosis with symptoms as non-specific as what this condition causes. I saw that with a good friend's mom.

But having a diagnosis does help bring a sense of closure and stop the "am I crazy?" feedback that happens when you know something is wrong but doctors either say there isn't or they can't figure it out.

Sending prayers to the whole NRF and especially MM, Haakon and the kids.

[Duchess of Suffolk]

So sad sad news Anyone knows if she receives a lung transplant, her life expectancy will be higher?

[KeepingUpApp...]

So sad sad news Anyone knows if she receives a lung transplant, her life expectancy will be higher?

Yes, that's the best medical course of action.
It's not a cure but it and improve and prolongue patient's life significantly.


I am really sad to hear about her condition and I wish the progression of illness will be a slow one.