Patient stories
Meet Lelainia Lloyd, a resident of British Columbia, Canada, a new grandmother to three grandchildren, a mixed media artist, podcaster, and wheelchair curler. Lelainia is also a busy activist, sharing her experience as a person living with NMOSD, the impact on her day-to-day life, and how she has faced the challenges of her disease.
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Listen to NMOSD patient ambassador Debbie Leticq, alongside healthcare professionals including neurologist Dr Lesley-Ann Hall, Specialist Nurse and Research Fellow, Dr Therese Burke, and psychologist, Dr Sally Shaw, who all share some deeply personal experiences about this rare, autoimmune condition. The NMOSD Your Way podcast series is sponsored by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. This resource is made available to patients, caregivers and healthcare providers for educational purposes.
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NMOSD, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
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