Newly Diagnosed

A diagnosis of ALS can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary.  People who have recently received a diagnosis of ALS often have questions about the disease, the prognosis and the treatments available.  We highly recommend that the patient seek a second opinion.

If the diagnosis is confirmed, then we encourage the patient, caregiver, or family member to contact our organization.  They may make this contact with one of our Patient Service Providers at Emory or Medical College of Georgia, where second opinions appointments often occur. Through our services and programs, we can assist in many ways.