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An American sports star diagnosed with ALS has already lost the ability to speak.
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An American sports star diagnosed with ALS has already lost the ability to speak.

Former American football player Chris Johnson, who played for the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age 39. He has lost the ability to speak and uses eye-tracking technology to communicate, giving an interview on ABC’s 'Good Morning America.' Johnson emphasizes that while ALS has changed his physical abilities, it hasn’t changed who he is. His wife initially thought his symptoms were due to a sports-related injury but later confirmed the diagnosis after extensive testing. They sought treatment from Dr. Merit Cudkowicz and actor Eric Dane, who offered experimental therapies. Johnson describes his condition as sporadic ALS, which occurs randomly and affects people unexpectedly. He chose to fight the disease rather than give up.

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An American sports star diagnosed with ALS has already lost the ability to speak.

Former American football player Chris Johnson, who played for the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age 39. He has lost the ability to speak and uses eye-tracking technology to communicate, giving an interview on ABC’s 'Good Morning America.' Johnson emphasizes that while ALS has changed his physical abilities, it hasn’t changed who he is. His wife initially thought his symptoms were due to a sports-related injury but later confirmed the diagnosis after extensive testing. They sought treatment from Dr. Merit Cudkowicz and actor Eric Dane, who offered experimental therapies. Johnson describes his condition as sporadic ALS, which occurs randomly and affects people unexpectedly. He chose to fight the disease rather than give up.

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