This Is MS

This Is MS

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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 per...
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Episode List

MS in the Family: Sarah & her mother both have Multiple Sclerosis

Oct 22nd, 2020 4:00 AM

In this episode, I want you to meet a young woman who was diagnosed with MS almost 14 years after her mother was diagnosed with same disease.  Guest: sarah_flohr Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MS and Pregnancy Part 2: Jess' story of twin boys

Oct 8th, 2020 4:00 AM

Over the next two episodes, we’ll be talking about MS and pregnancy. I want you to meet Jess who can tell you what the experience is like and how she cares for her twin boys while living with MS.  Guest: Jessica @jessica.knoop on Instagram Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MS and Pregnancy: Part 1 Katherine's story

Sep 24th, 2020 4:00 AM

Over the next two episodes, we’ll be talking about MS and pregnancy. I want you to meet Katherine who can tell you what the experience is like and how she cares for a newborn while living with MS.  Guest: Katherine Louman-Gardiner, Ambassador MS Society of BC https://mssociety.ca/managing-ms/womens-health/pregnancy Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MS and Marriage: Arnold leads a Peer Group to support his wife

Sep 10th, 2020 4:00 AM

Meet Arnold, a devoted husband, who started a peer group to support his wife and many others affected by MS. Arnold’s wife of 37 years has MS. He leads an MS Support Group in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Guest: To contact Arnold awiebe.family@sasktel.net Saskatchewan Division programs and services  https://mssociety.ca/library/document/FHtb03xoI7rfwi6amAkdUczpDZN4VvjY/original.pdf Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly Diagnosed: Jessica learns to navigate life with MS

Aug 27th, 2020 4:00 AM

Two years ago, Jessica began to experience vision problems. She began to see spots in her right eye. In 2019, she found out she had Multiple Sclerosis.  This episode explains what it’s like to be newly diagnosed with MS and we discuss how to navigate life with a disease that has no cure.   Guest: To contact Jessica on Instagram @halesie  Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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