At Risk for Huntington's Disease

HD is a genetically caused brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bodily movements and robs people's ability to walk, talk, eat, and think. The final result is a slow, ugly death. Children of parents with HD have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the disease. There is no cure or treatment.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Playing in the fourth quarter of life as Huntington’s disease looms

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Seeing my mother succumb to Huntington’s disease at the age of 68 and living in fear of the onset of my own symptoms, I have come to appreci...
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Friday, July 08, 2011

Some reflections on being named 'HDSA Person of the Year'

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With a feeling of great humility and immense responsibility I received the news that the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), at...
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Friday, November 05, 2010

Enjoying the life we have left

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Confronting Huntington’s disease is a full-time job. Families and caregivers must constantly watch over their stricken loved ones. At-risk i...
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