"Living with the Fear of Inheriting FTD: My Traumatic Experience"

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"Living with the Fear of Inheriting FTD: My Traumatic Experience"
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Alyssa Nash shares her experience of her father's diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and her decision to get genetic testing, which revealed a 99% chance of developing FTD herself. Devastated by the news, she struggled with her mental health but eventually sought therapy and began participating in research studies to help change the future of the disease. Despite the uncertainty, she remains hopeful and is focused on creating a beautiful life for herself.

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