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Real Talk from Patients

Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation community share their experiences with Parkinson's.


  • 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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  • Calling All Tech-Geeks: Clinical Trials 2.0 Need You

    Calling All Tech-Geeks: Clinical Trials 2.0 Need You

    Laurine has participated in several studies leveraging technology to help researchers better diagnose and treat PD, including a study using wearable computing to gather information about PD symptoms.
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  • Fox Trial Finder Ambassador Hosts Successful Event in Mexico

    Fox Trial Finder Ambassador Hosts Successful Event in Mexico

    Claudia Revilla is a Fox Trial Finder Ambassador who hosted an educational event for the Parkinson's community in Monterrey, Mexico.
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  • Don't Be Afraid: Connie Richard's Approach to Participating in Research

    Don't Be Afraid: Connie Richard's Approach to Participating in Research

    “I think you should help others. Let the disease help others. Don’t be afraid. That’s the only way we’re going to beat it,” says Connie Yealdhall Richards, clinical trial participant.
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