Warrior: Brooke Slick
Snowflake: Multiple Sclerosis
HSCT: May, 2013 in Moscow, Russia
Superpower: Patience and surrender

How do you navigate your diagnosis? Would you describe your perspective as positive or negative? How do you normalize your disease?

After years of experiencing symptoms, Brooke was diagnosed with RRMS in 2006 and cycled through various disease modifying therapies, participated in a clinical trial, and sought alternatives to avoid the risk of developing PML. Despite working full time and distracting herself from the avalanche of symptoms, Brooke found herself transitioning into Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

Inspired by the first American “ninja warrior” to receive HSCT in Moscow who blogged every detail about her experience, tune in to learn more about how Brooke focused her attention and perspective on the gifts and possibilities of HSCT. Brooke’s realistic perspective helped her embrace a positive approach and tackle the treatment that worked for her.

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Resources noted:
Brooke’s blog: https://msslick.com/
Brooke’s book website: www.brookeslick.com
MS Gym
Yoga
Dr. Fedorenko at Aa Maximov Hospital, Moscow Russia