Source MS Society: Disease modifying therapy daclizumab (Zinbryta) has been withdrawn from sale worldwide. Its manufacturers took the decision after reports that a number of people taking the treatment developed serious inflammatory brain disorders. Daclizumab will no longer be available on the NHS. All clinical trials involving the treatment will be stopped. Read on.
Posts By: Karen Jones
HSCT works for people with relapsing MS who don’t respond to existing DMTs
Source BBC: Doctors say a stem cell transplant could be a “game changer” for many patients with multiple sclerosis. Results from an international trial show that it was able to stop the disease and improve symptoms. It involves wiping out a patient’s immune system using cancer drugs and then rebooting it with a stem cell… Read more »
MS drug hope
Source BBC: MS drug hope for secondary-progressive stage. A study of a new drug to treat advanced cases of multiple sclerosis suggests it may be possible to delay progression of the disease in the short term, although the effects were small. n a trial of 1,327 people, in The Lancet, 26% saw their disability worsen after… Read more »
Caroline Wyatt – My quest to stop MS in its tracks
Source BBC: A year on from gruelling stem cell treatment for her multiple sclerosis, BBC correspondent Caroline Wyatt reveals what effect the potentially life-changing “reboot” of her immune system has had on her life. The results of an international trial show stem cell transplants can vastly improve the lives of some people with multiple sclerosis. The… Read more »
Cakes needed
Cakes needed for our annual cake sale on Milton Park. Home-made and bought please. Any volunteers to help on the day would be much appreciated. Friday 11th May at lunchtime…… Pick up a small slip at the centre…
Easter Egg raffle winners:
Steve Lewis and Joanna Fielden Happy Easter
MS Nurse – appointments available to book in April
Sue Barnden is coming to the Centre on Thursday 12th. She is available from 10am for half or one hour appointments (depending on what you think you need). She is here until 3pm. Speak to Sue or reception to make your appointment.
Spring News
Dear Readers, It is starting to feel like spring! Time to try and get outdoors more and enjoy fresh air and some sunshine. New Classes: Breathe Better (COPD class) Marlborough Road Methodist Church, Banbury, Starting Thursday 5th April 1.30 – 2.30 pm Chair Dancing (Chair-based exercise) at Chinnor Village Hall; Tuesdays 10.30 am Changes to current classes (highlighted) Strength… Read more »
Disabled Access Day
Please find attached a poster advertising activities available at 2 of our sites for Disability access weekend free of charge Soll headed paper 2018 Disabled access
100 club winners February
Steve Lewis, Toni Radulovic, Jodie Tolmie winning a share of £85!! If you are not in the 100 club why not join, only £5 a month. Speak to Sue or Gloria for details.
