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Survivors were asked to nominate a case-matched control participant,
ideally a biologic sibling of the same gender and within five years of age;
this was achieved in 60 percent of the controls . For more information,
please visit fhcrc.
"The outstanding response to last year's MS Leaders of Hope
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National MS Society , MSWorld(R), Biogen Idec and Elan
Continue Tradition with Newly Expanded Awards Program
Featuring a Youth Category

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), MSWorld(R), Biogen
Idec and Elan Corporation, plc announced today the start of the second
annual MS Leaders of Hope awards, a program designed to recognize
people with MS and their family and friends who have responded to the
daily challenges of the disease in ways that uniquely inspire others. This year's categories include:

Youth

Mobility

Relationship

Time Management

Employment/Workplace

Memory

Caregiving

The entry period will end on July 31, 2005, at which point a
select panel, comprised of people with MS representing the National MS
Society, MSWorld, Biogen Idec and Elan, will select three finalists in
each award category. Each hour someone is newly diagnosed.

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The study survey asked participants about 85 diseases and symptoms and to
indicate whether they had these problems now, whether the diseases or symptoms
were ever a problem in the past 10 years or were no longer a problem. Through
support services and our ongoing research and development efforts, we
continue to work to provide new hope for people living with MS," said
James C. It is a disease of young
adults, mostly women, with onset typically between 20 and 50 years of
age.

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org.org. Mullen, chief executive officer of Biogen Idec.

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As a
result, we hope to inform an even greater number of individuals both
in the MS community and the public at large about versatile and
imaginative ways individuals impacted with MS improve their lives and
the lives of others," said Joyce Nelson, president and chief executive
officer of the National MS Society. MS symptoms may include
vision problems, loss of balance, numbness, difficulty walking and
even complete paralysis.

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Advocates Physicians and Entertainers to Gather for Low Dose Naltrexone Conference

Contact:

Susan Sedlock
Second Annual Low Dose Naltrexone Conference
703-998-0272
2002eldo@msn.

Study Finds Overall Health and Quality of Life Intact 10 Years After Stem-Cell Transplantation

"In many areas of health, our survivors are undistinguishable from
case-matched controls who participated in this study and had not had a
transplant," said lead investigator Karen Syrjala, Ph. There was an almost equal split between males and females.
The National Cancer Institute funded the research.msleadersofhope. We are committed to making a difference in the
lives of patients and their families by dedicating ourselves to
bringing innovations in science to fill significant unmet medical
needs that continue to exist around the world. "Our Motto at MSWorld
is Wellness is a State of Mind.

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, On April 7, 2006, physicians,
patient advocates and entertainers will gather at the Second Annual Low Dose
Naltrexone (LDN) Conference (http://www. Jacqueline McCandless, who will present her achievements using
LDN in treating childhood autism and report findings from parents whose
children with bipolar disorder are responding to LDN; Dr.com
http://www.
Twenty-seven diseases or conditions emerged as the most prevalent and were
included in the final analysis.msleadersofhope.
"We are pleased to be involved with the MS Leaders of Hope awards
again and look forward to recognizing some exceptional individuals
later this year . It's this spirit of patients helping patients that makes a
difference for all of us," said Kathleen Wilson, MA, MFA, president
and founder of MSWorld, Inc.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the
central nervous system that, according to the National MS Society,
affects approximately 400,000 people in the United States and
approximately 2.

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Phil Boyle, a family
physician in Ireland, who will discuss some "stunning clinical results"; and
Dr. As a
result, Nicholas has waived his performance fee for the conference in an
effort to promote recognition of LDN as a viable treatment for MS. Long -term survivors also had higher use rates of
anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications even though reported rates of
depression and anxiety were about the same as that of the control group.com

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SEATTLE, Survivors of stem-cell transplantation
for blood cancers can expect to be just about as healthy 10 years later as
adults who have never had a transplant, according to a new study by
researchers at Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Center. "Some of these
problems are known to be associated with HCT, while others have not been
recognized previously as late concerns . Winners will be presented with
their awards at the conference and profiled on
www.

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, head of the
Biobehavorial Sciences group in the Hutchinson Center's Clinical Research
Division.
Syrjala and colleagues made an important and positive observation among 10
percent of the survivors who had suffered relapse and were in complete
remission at the time of the study.

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"Elan is proud to support the MS Leaders of Hope, a program that
recognizes individuals who have inspired others through their own
courageous ways of managing MS.5 million people worldwide.com

About MSWorld

Inspired by Christopher Reeve nine years ago, MSWorld began with a
single chat room and has evolved into a comprehensive on-line
self-help site for everyone coping with MS.

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On the schedule are: Dr.
The findings, to be published in the Sept.7
for controls, even though survivors and controls had similar rates of
hospitalization and outpatient medical visits. The winner in
each category will receive $1,000, as well as a trip for two to the
National MS Society's National Conference to be held this year in
Atlanta, Georgia, November 9 - 11. As a global leader in the
development, manufacturing, and commercialization of novel therapies ,
Biogen Idec transforms scientific discoveries into advances in human
healthcare.msworld.

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Singer/songwriter Paul Nicholas, who debuted his hit song "Please Remember
Me," now the anthem in the fight against MS, on the Montel Williams Show in
June, will perform at the Second Annual LDN Conference.
The Second Annual LDN Conference will be held on the campus of the
National Institutes of Health in the Lister Hill Center Auditorium of the
National Library of Medicine. For additional information, visit
http://www.5 medical problems versus 1.
"Ten years after HCT (hematopoietic cell transplantation), the 137
survivors were indistinguishable from case-matched controls in many areas of
health and psychosocial functioning, although survivors reported a greater
number of medical problems and greater limitations in sexuality, insurance and
social, emotional and physical roles," the authors wrote.

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Most of those surveyed had been treated for
leukemia or lymphoma."
This type of research is important, Syrjala said, because the number of
long-term survivors of stem-cell transplantation is increasing rapidly. For
example, patients with acute leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia who survive
without recurrent malignancy for two years after allogeneic stem-cell
transplantation (the infusion of stem cells from a donor) have an 89 percent
probability of surviving for five or more years.
Last year, more than 20,000 votes were cast for 18 finalists over
a three -week online voting period.com and either enter their own
idea or send a customized e-mail to someone else who they believe
should be a candidate because of their creative and innovative
approaches to coping with MS. Elan shares trade on
the New York, London and Dublin Stock Exchanges.

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But around the world, physicians and researchers are
discovering that at much lower doses -- most commonly in the 4.
The event's theme, "The Future Is Now," reflects the strides made in LDN
research and clinical trials in the past year.

They had similar rates of diseases and conditions such as asthma,
diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis and
hypothyroidism, and they had similar psychological health, marital
satisfaction and employment. "The fact that patients can relapse and
still have healthy, full lives 10 years later and look like everyone else who
has gone through a transplant without relapse is really good news," she said.
"In the past, relapse after a transplant was always thought to be a very bad
sign for quality of life.

Second Annual MS Leaders of Hope Awards to Recognize Resolve and Innovation in People Living With MS

com, demonstrated the creativity and
spirit of the MS community through innovative programs such as fitMS,
a workout routine that helps restore balance and strength; Memory
Scrapbooks, a program developed to retain precious memories; and a
lesson plan designed to help a sixth grade teacher use her MS as a
teaching tool for her students. This online voting process will occur
between September 12 and October 20 , 2005, with winners to be
announced on November 8, 2005.

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BETHESDA, Md.org) to bring
awareness to a promising treatment for HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis
(MS), autism and a host of other life-altering autoimmune conditions. David
Gluck, host of last year's conference, with a brief review of the year in LDN;
keynote speaker Dr.
The study is important also because information on 10-year survivorship
has been sparse. The winning stories and solutions,
posted on www.
"Last year's MS Leaders of Hope program exemplified how important
it is for patients to look at solutions to daily challenges.

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lowdosenaltrexone. They ranged from asthma to second cancers.
Note for media only: To obtain a copy of the paper, "Late Effects of
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Among 10 -Year Adult Survivors Compared with
Case-Matched Controls," please contact Carrie Housman at the American Society
of Clinical Oncology, 703-519-1423 or housmanc@asco.

CONTACT
Kristen Woodward
206-667-5095
kwoodwar@fhcrc.
Beginning today, individuals interested in participating in the
program can visit www.

About The National MS Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, supports
more MS research, offers more services to people with MS, provides
more professional education programs, and advances more MS advocacy
efforts than any other MS organization in the world. For product labeling, press releases and additional
information about the company, please visit http://www.

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For more information,
visit http://www. 20 edition of the Journal of
Clinical Oncology, is the first of its kind to follow a large group of
patients from before their transplant through the 10-year post-transplant
period. It
is expected that the number of entries will exceed the more than 2,000
submitted last year.elan. When you are well within your mind
your life has its greatest potential," Kathleen Wilson MA, MFA,
President + Founder , www.

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S.4 years.
In all, survivors reported an average of 3."
All of the patients in the study were transplanted at the Hutchinson
Center between March 1987 and March 1990. Also
for the first time, Canadian residents will be eligible to enter. We are committed to making a
difference in the lives of people living with MS and their loved
ones," said Kelly Martin, president and chief executive officer of
Elan. MSWorld is committed to helping people attain an
unparalleled level of independence by providing a safe place on-line
to meet for support and to gather information.

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Jill Smith, professor of gastroenterology at Pennsylvania
State University, who will discuss her impressions of the first LDN clinical
trial in the U.
However, Syrjala and colleagues also found that transplant patients had a
higher incidence of musculoskeletal problems, such as stiffness and cramping;
poor long-term sexual health; and increased urinary frequency and leaking than
the control group.
The study also reported potentially under-diagnosed problems among
survivors such as the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis and hypothyroidism
because the reported rates of these diseases were lower than expected.

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The researchers urge primary care providers to routinely screen for these
problems, which might otherwise be considered relevant primarily to older
populations , Syrjala said. More than 400 patients consented to
the study and after 10 years 137 transplant survivors and an equal number of
controls completed a self-report of medical problems, symptoms and
health -related quality of life. More than three-quarters received donor cells from a
matched relative.

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This year, the MS Leaders of Hope awards program will introduce a
new category for young people between the ages of five and 17. For nearly a decade Biogen Idec has worked closely
with the MS community, and we have been touched by the determination
and courage of people living with this difficult disease. This year's event is made
even better by the inclusion of our Canadian friends and a new youth
category.

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For example, the study found that transplant survivors and case-matched
controls reported similar rates of hospitalization and outpatient medical
visits . The median age at transplant of the patients
surveyed was 36. More than 45,000 people
worldwide receive stem-cell transplants each year.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, our interdisciplinary teams of
world-renowned scientists and humanitarians work together to prevent, diagnose
and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases.

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5mg range --
the compounded medication, taken nightly, stimulates the immune system and
helps the body fight off devastating diseases. LDN has no known harmful side
effects, and at an average price of under $50 per month's supply, the compound
is extremely affordable .
Still, LDN remains largely unknown in the U. "Although research on late effects has increased , systematic
information has not been available to guide oncologists or primary care
physicians in routine monitoring and management of health-care needs after 10
years in this population," the authors wrote.
The online program, which begins today, will recognize the most
inspiring entries in each of seven different categories. As a
patient, I realize that we are on the front line seeking ways to
improve the quality of our lives everyday. All of the staff at
MSWorld are diagnosed with MS and volunteer their time and talents to
help others.

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Pat Crowley, also from Ireland, who will show his documentary on LDN
treatment. Nicholas, who has MS,
recently began taking LDN and has experienced dramatic improvements.lowdosenaltrexone.msleadersofhope.

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vote within each award category.