Young Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) is different from Parkinsons’s disease (PD) as most people know it.
If you're a YOPD patient, then you know that better than anyone. There are two things you can do right now to take charge of your unique diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options:
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Track your symptoms and provide robust data for your neurologist with the StrivePD app on Apple Watch.
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Get genetically tested by a trusted source where you are in control of the information.
YOPD patients are more likely than other PD patients to have a genetic cause for their disease.
New medicines are being developed for patients with specific genetic mutations.
Your genetic profile can lead you to specific clinical studies to help YOU!
What is genetic testing?
I want genetic testing.
I’m tested! Now what?
What is genetic testing?
Genetic mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to disease. DNA sequencing determines if there are mutations in a DNA sequence.
A sample of your DNA is collected via mouth swab. Your DNA is sequenced. Analysis identifies mutations.
I want genetic testing.
I’m tested! Now what?
Companies Advancing Genetic Therapies for PD:
Patient Organizations Focused on YOPD:
