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NewsNews Releases (PDF) will open in a new window. May 23, 2025: PEI woman hid MS diagnosis for years to avoid misunderstanding, being treated differently by othersCharlottetown resident Molly MacDougall, 42, kept the MS diagnosis she received in 2010 quiet for many years. She even worked at an MS clinic for four years and didn't divulge her condition to anyone. She did it to avoid inviting misunderstandings of any kind. She had spent most of her younger years focused on fighting to overcome obstacles to become successful and didn't want that diagnosis to define her. … Read News Release May 20, 2025: BC woman with MS determined to outrun unpredictable, disabling disease one marathon/triathlon at a timeFor Pitt Meadows resident Michelle Taschereau who was diagnosed with MS in 2012, a major hurdle for her with the disease that few may grasp is living with the constancy of fear. Fear of the next relapse, of what it'll be, how long it will last, and what will be lost because of it. And, fear of not knowing the boundaries and what could happen if pushed too far.… Read News Release May 14, 2025: Employment security, misunderstanding of disease add to the daily challenges of living with MSToronto resident Richard Fabregui, 39, who was shocked on learning he had the progressive, disabling disease. He had initially felt a pulling sensation in his left arm, and at the same time, the right side of his face went numb. Assuming it was something minor, he visited a walk-in clinic. The doctor wasn't familiar with his symptoms and referred him to a neurologist. A CT scan didn't offer an explanation, so he was sent to an MS specialist who ordered MRI scans that finally confirmed the diagnosis.… Read News Release |
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