Fiona Phillips feared she’d get Alzheimer’s years before her diagnosis after losing her parents to the disease.
The TV star, 62, was diagnosed with the disease 18 months ago. She has now publicly shared her diagnosis and revealed she’s taking part in a trial for a revolutionary new drug.
Scientists hope the drug can slow down or even reverse the illness for many of those living with it.
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Over 10 years ago, Fiona made a sad confession about fearing she’d get the disease.
Fiona Phillips on Alzheimer’s
The former GMTV star lost both her parents to Alzheimer’s. Speaking to the Mirror in 2012, Fiona said: “I have that feeling now all the time that I am bound to get it. I worry. I keep thinking that I might only have five years left.
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