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Real Talk from Patients

Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation community share their experiences with Parkinson's.
  • "Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s Are Saving My Life"

    "Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s Are Saving My Life"

    Foundation friend Bret Parker wrote a poignant blog post for Elsevier Connect about how participating in trials has given him both hope and a sense of control over his health.
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  • Hiroshi Okano's Advice for Getting Involved in Clinical Trials

    Hiroshi Okano's Advice for Getting Involved in Clinical Trials

    For example, before enrolling in BioFIND, Hiroshi had two meetings with the doctor and trial coordinator simply to feel comfortable about participating and to get all of his questions answered.
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  • Clinical Trial Participant Uses His Story in the Classroom

    Clinical Trial Participant Uses His Story in the Classroom

    “It’s so worthwhile and in your best interest. A cure can be found much more quickly if people do this," says volunteer Bruce Ballard on trial participation.
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  • Robert Baittie Creates Happiness from a Parkinson's Diagnosis

    Robert Baittie Creates Happiness from a Parkinson's Diagnosis

    Robert Baittie, a man living with PD who is also a participant in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative, blogger and author, is profiled in Make It Better magazine.
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  • Don't Accept That There's Nothing to Be Done

    Don't Accept That There's Nothing to Be Done

    Trial participant David Walters says, “You don’t want to accept that there’s nothing to be done. You can participate in a trial and advance the state of the art of everything."
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  • After Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis, Making an Unlikely Friend

    After Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis, Making an Unlikely Friend

    Bryan Roberts shares how his friend and fellow person with Parkinson's disease inspires him to get involved in research.
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  • For Nadine, Trial Participation is a 'Win-Win'

    For Nadine, Trial Participation is a 'Win-Win'

    Nadine says participating is a “win-win” because she’s getting to meet new people and doctors who can take a fresh look at her progression and pick up something new.
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