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Real Talk from Patients

Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation community share their experiences with Parkinson's.
  • Trial Participation is “Another Way of Contributing to the Cause” Says One Volunteer

    Trial Participation is “Another Way of Contributing to the Cause” Says One Volunteer

    With a background working for a neurologist, participating in clinical trials was an easy call for Gail Brungart. “I felt that’s what I could do,” she said.
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  • Parkinson's Patient Linda Klink Finds Her Purpose in Clinical Trial Participation

    Parkinson's Patient Linda Klink Finds Her Purpose in Clinical Trial Participation

    “I said to myself, ‘OK, you have this [disease]. Now what are you going to do about it?’” That's when Linda Klink signed up on Fox Trial Finder to participate in clinical trials.
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  • FoxFeed Guest Blogger Discusses 'Coming Out of the PD Closet'

    FoxFeed Guest Blogger Discusses 'Coming Out of the PD Closet'

    Guest blogger Bryan Roberts says, 'Being diagnosed with PD was definitely a challenge, but by remaining silent I was doing nothing to help push the ball forward. And that behavior had to change…
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  • From the Patient Council: Still Flying High with Parkinson’s

    From the Patient Council: Still Flying High with Parkinson’s

    Patient Council member and former astronaut Rich Clifford shares why he went public with his Parkinson's and what he's gained since — as a clinical research participant and patient advocate.
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  • Team Fox Member and Patient Finds Her Voice—to Raise Parkinson’s Awareness and Funds

    Team Fox Member and Patient Finds Her Voice—to Raise Parkinson’s Awareness and Funds

    Vocal therapy has helped one Team Fox member from Dallas, Texas, prepare for her event—a Western Swing Dance—on November 23.
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  • Participating in a Clinical Trial is 'Easier than You Think,' Says One Volunteer

    Participating in a Clinical Trial is 'Easier than You Think,' Says One Volunteer

    "It’s so easy, simple,” Deb says of Fox Trial Finder and participating in research. “It makes it easier than you think to get involved."
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  • “If You Can’t Communicate, You Are Very Isolated”: At-Home Voice Training Software Helps Parkinson’s Patients Improve Speech

    “If You Can’t Communicate, You Are Very Isolated”: At-Home Voice Training Software Helps Parkinson’s Patients Improve Speech

    Dr. Ralph Calatchi was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 27 years ago, and while the disease has had many effects on his daily life, one of the most jarring was the effect on his speech.
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