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Groundbreaking MND drug is a lifeline for some - but 'mental torture' for others
['Sky Uk Limited', 'Faye Brown', 'Political Reporter']
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But for Eleanor, there was a lifeline - a breakthrough drug that has stopped the condition in its tracks.
Image: Eleanor, pictured on holiday, said Tofersen had halted her symptomsThe drug, Tofersen, is the first effective treatment for MND symptoms.
These issues have resulted in a postcode lottery for access, with people like 19-year-old Lillia Jakeman losing out.
The drug is for those with an inherited form of MND called SOD1 - which makes up 2% of cases.
"And this drug is available but it's not available to patients despite the scientific breakthrough, what does that say?