Imagine having a beautiful baby boy. For four years, your child thrives and is the light of your life. One day you notice he has difficulty standing up. His calves are swollen, and he can't keep up with other children. You take him to his pediatrician, who says he's probably just a slow starter and not to worry.
At five, you finally find a specialist that gives a proper diagnosis…Duchenne muscular dystrophy. You're told his muscles will die and not regenerate. You scream frustration as to why you haven't heard about Duchenne before? [Read More]