Multiple Sclerosis remains one of the most misunderstood diseases. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 1 in every 385 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.
This is MS will help you better understand this often invisible disease by sharing what life is really like with MS. Join Andrea Dunn a radio personality who was diagnosed with the disease when she turned 31 years old, as she brings you great stories of those who have persevered with the disease, and never let it define them.
New episodes every other week starting May 21.
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Multiple Sclerosis remains one of the most misunderstood diseases. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 1 in every 385 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.
This is MS will help you better understand this often invisible disease by sharing what life is really like with MS. Join Andrea Dunn a radio personality who was diagnosed with the disease when she turned 31 years old, as she brings you great stories of those who have persevered with the disease, and never let it define them.
New episodes every other week starting May 21.
MS and Peer Support: When you need someone to talk to about MS
This Is MS
17 minutes
5 years ago
MS and Peer Support: When you need someone to talk to about MS
Shannon's father has Primary-Progressive MS. He was diagnosed in 1994.
A year ago, 20-year-old Shannon became a 1:1 Peer Support Mentor. She knew this was the perfect opportunity to connect with people her own age to talk about the struggles in having a parent with MS.
Guest:
To contact Shannon on Instagram @shannon_bird_
Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada
The 1:1 Peer Support Program is for individuals living with MS, for caregivers and loved ones of people with MS
https://mssociety.ca/support-services/ms-peer-support-program
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This Is MS
Multiple Sclerosis remains one of the most misunderstood diseases. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 1 in every 385 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.
This is MS will help you better understand this often invisible disease by sharing what life is really like with MS. Join Andrea Dunn a radio personality who was diagnosed with the disease when she turned 31 years old, as she brings you great stories of those who have persevered with the disease, and never let it define them.
New episodes every other week starting May 21.
