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On BBC Breakfast, 39-Year-Old Father Speaks About Incurable MND Diagnosis

The broadcast pointed to University of Essex research funded by the MND Association with potential for treatment advances within five years.

Overview

  • Ryan Horsfall said symptoms began about three months ago when he lost control of his left hand, leading to medical checks.
  • Doctors found denervation across all four limbs and confirmed Motor Neurone Disease shortly before Christmas.
  • His wife, Kimberly, became tearful on air and described feeling heartbroken as they confront the impact on their young children.
  • The couple told their children about the illness as gently as possible, and Ryan said he is trying to get as much done as he can.
  • The programme reiterated that MND has no cure today, though a University of Essex scientist said major treatment progress may be possible within about five years.