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New Guide: What to Do
When Your Doctor Says,
“You Have Parkinson’s”
by ALLISON BOILES
“You have Parkinson’s disease.” Four
unsettling words that come with a diagnosis
full of questions and uncertainty. And yet,
reactions to hearing this from a doctor can
be as varied as the disease itself. But however
you choose to start processing, you’re not
alone. An entire community of experts is here
to help you.
Authored by five members of The Michael J. Fox
Foundation Patient Council, “If I Knew Then
What I Know Now: Guide for People Newly
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s” offers insights,
wisdom and practical perspectives on common
questions around acceptance and navigating
life with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
“When I was first diagnosed, the last thing I
wanted to do was be with other people with
Parkinson’s,” writes Anna Cohn Connelly.
“Boy was I off base. The best support and
advice I get comes from my PD friends.”
Whether you have a recent diagnosis or have
been living with Parkinson’s for years, use this
guide to connect with experts on the disease:
those who also have PD and who have found
answers to their own questions. Lean on the
Foundation and this global community to
help you every step of the way.
Download the free digital guide and browse
additional answers to your questions at
michaeljfox.org/newlydiagnosed.