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health2 years ago

"From Triumph to Tragedy: Doctor's Reflection on a 'Fantastic' Career Amid Terminal Diagnosis"

Dr. John Allred, a well-known OB-GYN in Rexburg, Idaho, has been forced to retire after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Despite the devastating diagnosis, Dr. Allred reflects on his "fantastic" career and the relationships he has built with his patients. He and his wife are making special plans with their children and grandchildren, and they are leaning on their faith for strength. Dr. Allred's colleagues and patients have expressed their support and admiration for him. He and his wife will be moving to Utah for specialized care.

via KSL.com|
#als#doctor#health
health2 years ago

"From Triumph to Tragedy: Doctor's Reflection on a 'Fantastic' Career Amid Terminal Diagnosis"

Dr. John Allred, a well-known OB-GYN in Rexburg, Idaho, has been diagnosed with ALS, a terminal nervous system disease. After a 21-year career delivering thousands of babies, he was forced to retire and is now moving to Utah for specialized care. Despite the devastating diagnosis, Dr. Allred remains positive and attributes his strength to his faith. His family has planned special events to create lasting memories, and he is grateful for the overwhelming support from his community.

via East Idaho News|
#als#doctor#health
health2 years ago

"Raleigh Man's $1.1 Million ALS Research Fundraising Efforts Cut Short by Disease"

David Lloyd, a Raleigh man who raised $1.1 million for ALS research, has passed away at the age of 52 from the terminal disease. ALS, which currently has no cure, gradually breaks down nerve cells and muscles, leading to the eventual cessation of the heart. Lloyd's family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and shared that he is no longer in pain. A memorial will be planned in his honor. He leaves behind a wife and two children.

via WRAL News|
#als#fundraising#health
health2 years ago

Thriving with a Terminal Disease: 3 Pieces of Advice from a Woman Who Knows.

Miranda Edwards, who has been living with a rare, terminal disease since 2014, has learned to thrive despite her diagnosis. She offers three pieces of advice for self-care and patient advocacy: don't be shy when it comes to fighting for your life, learn how to take care of yourself, and find your community. Edwards has become her own best advocate for her health, double-checking her lab results, looking for trends in her symptoms, and staying up-to-date on the latest research. She also adapts her self-care needs to each season of her life and relies on her small but mighty in-person support system and online communities for people with pheochromocytomas.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#community#health#patient-advocacy
health2 years ago

Thriving with a Terminal Disease: 3 Pieces of Advice from a Woman Who Knows.

Miranda Edwards, who has been living with a rare, terminal disease since 2014, has learned to thrive despite her diagnosis. She offers three pieces of advice for self-care and patient advocacy: don't be shy when it comes to fighting for your life, learn how to take care of yourself, and find your community. Edwards has become her own best advocate for her health, double-checking her lab results, looking for trends in her symptoms, and staying up-to-date on the latest research. She also adapts her self-care needs to each season of her life and relies on her small but mighty in-person support system and online communities for people with pheochromocytomas.

via Yahoo News|
#community#health#patient-advocacy