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Real Talk from Patients

Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation community share their experiences with Parkinson's.
  • 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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  • Guest Blogger Peggy Willocks says, “Parkinson’s has only Made Me Stronger!”

    Guest Blogger Peggy Willocks says, “Parkinson’s has only Made Me Stronger!”

    "I think celebrating my 20th anniversary of living with Parkinson's is proof that one can still have a good quality of life after diagnosis."
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  • “Capturing Those Fleeting Moments Before They Pass” - Patient Council member Christopher Chadbourne’s Photography Featured on NPR

    “Capturing Those Fleeting Moments Before They Pass” - Patient Council member Christopher Chadbourne’s Photography Featured on NPR

    As a man of many talents, Patient Council member and Fox Trial Finder volunteer Chris Chadbourne is “passionately observing the world” through his photography.
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  • Looking Back, Patient Wonders if Loss of Smell Was Early Parkinson’s Disease

    Looking Back, Patient Wonders if Loss of Smell Was Early Parkinson’s Disease

    For years, Jean Burns always just assumed her declining sense of smell had something to do with allergies. Now, she wonders if that loss of smell was an early symptom of PD.
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