How a son's illness helped save dad's life

While searching for answers about their son's condition, Karlie and Evan Anderson made a startling discovery: despite living for 30 years without any symptoms, Evan tested positive for Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that nearly cost him his life. NBC's Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.

August 21, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Parents August 21, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Parents How a son's illness helped save dad's life How a son's illness helped save dad's life While searching for answers about their son's condition, Karlie and Evan Anderson made a startling discovery: despite living for 30 years without any symptoms, Evan tested positive for Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that nearly cost him his life. NBC's Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY. WATCH NOW > Kelly Clarkson's 2 kids perform onstage with their mom. All about River Rose and Remington WATCH NOW > Kelly Clarkson's 2 kids perform onstage with their mom. All about River Rose and Remington WATCH NOW > Adopted brother and sister discover they are biological siblings in shocking DNA test WATCH NOW > Adopted brother and sister discover they are biological siblings in shocking DNA test WATCH NOW > 'The Bachelor' host Jesse Palmer is going to be a dad WATCH NOW > 'The Bachelor' host Jesse Palmer is going to be a dad WATCH NOW > See Andy Cohen discover his 4-year-old eats chips for breakfast WATCH NOW > See Andy Cohen discover his 4-year-old eats chips for breakfast WATCH NOW > Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer welcome 3rd child, a baby girl WATCH NOW > Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer welcome 3rd child, a baby girl WATCH NOW > This mom didn't have child care. So she took her toddler triplets and 4-year-old to jury duty WATCH NOW > This mom didn't have child care. So she took her toddler triplets and 4-year-old to jury duty WATCH NOW > Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT