Patient Stories
Research Patient Stories
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‘The best word ever’
She’s a survivor: Lily-Mae Morrison, the “Tiny Dancer” from Ireland, completes a clinical trial.
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‘God allowed me to have this disease’
For only the second time ever, the FDA has approved a new drug for ALS treatment—and a Michigan man will be among the first to try it.
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‘I’m not going to let this beat me’
Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Michelle Mucha finds hope in a clinical trial.
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‘I am a mystery’
With courage and smiles, Addison Post battles an extraordinarily rare condition.
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Nicole Experiences the Lifesaving Benefit of Heart Research
No one would have suspected she had heart disease.
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Parkinson’s Program Gets ‘Big’ Results
Woodworker David Smedley—grandpa to 30, great-grandpa to 24—discovers a unique physical therapy program to help him control his tremors.
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Pediatric Research Saves Lives
A surprise reunion between doctor and patient provides an affirming moment.
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Research Study Keeps Heart Patient on Alert
Heart attack survivor gets peace of mind when something just isn’t right with his heart.
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‘Very thankful to be alive’
When Nancy Perry’s artificial heart valve failed, she got a new one―without open-heart surgery.