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Facing Fear, Fighting MS: Why I’m Choosing CAR-T Therapy for All of Us
When I first heard about CAR-T therapy, I was scared — we all were. The idea of modifying my own cells sounded like science fiction. But what’s even scarier to me is what happens if we do nothing. MS doesn’t stop, and neither will I. I’m stepping into this treatment not just for myself, but for every MS warrior still waiting for hope. My T-cells are about to become my army — and I’m ready to lead them into battle.
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The Last Step Before CAR-T: A Grateful Look Ahead
Yesterday I checked off the last big step before starting CAR-T treatment for MS: a baseline MRI. I walked in with a scratchy throat from a stubborn cold my son passed along, but I walked out with something bigger—gratitude. After years of tests, walk counts, and endless appointments, this scan means I’m finally standing at the edge of real hope. CAR-T isn’t easy—it comes with hospital time, recovery, and a lot of unknowns—but it also offers something I haven’t felt in years: the chance at a life without constant medicine and the weight of MS. This isn’t just about surviving anymore. It’s about taking my life back.
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What It’s Really Like to Have Medical Students Shadow Your Life with MS
Yesterday, Pat and Milan came over for their monthly check-in. They’re med students in a special program that pairs future doctors with MS patients so they can actually see what it’s like to live with this disease—not just read about it in a textbook. My doctor, who runs the Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical…
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Functional Training for Everyday Strength
Switching It Up: How to Train Your Body for Real Life You ever catch yourself going through the motions in life? Same routine, same movements, same everything. It’s easy, right? You know what to do, no surprises, no thinking required. But let’s be real—after a while, that predictability starts feeling like a rut. And here’s…
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