When Kaz Aston was diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis 18 years ago, it made her more determined than ever to lead a full,
active life, full of adventure. Her latest achievement is the publication of
“Really Clear Guide to MS” in 67 languages, to help people with MS
understand the condition, and get the most out of life.
Sclerosis 18 years ago, it made her more determined than ever to lead a full,
active life, full of adventure. Her latest achievement is the publication of
“Really Clear Guide to MS” in 67 languages, to help people with MS
understand the condition, and get the most out of life.
Kaz was a 21-year-old student
nurse when she discovered she had MS. She started to learn as much as she could
about the condition and to tell everyone how MS affects people and what
patients can do to help themselves lead healthy lives. She
found that many books and leaflets on MS were too complicated for patients and
their families to fully understand. She saw there was a need for a new guide to
explain the condition, how it develops, and the treatments available to help
patients.
So, with her medical training
and the backing of her consultant Dr Richard Nicholas, and specialist nurses at
Charing Cross Hospital, in Hammersmith, London, Kaz has written the
‘Really Clear Guide to MS’ to help the 2.5 million people affected by
Multiple Sclerosis across the world.
Kaz is acutely aware that in
some countries there is very little information about MS and how the condition
affects people. She has translated the guide into many languages to be
accessible to people all around the world.
Kaz works tirelessly to spread
information about MS, and supports many charities raising money and telling
people about the condition.
information about MS, and supports many charities raising money and telling
people about the condition.
She plays golf and darts, goes clay
pigeon shooting, and has taken part in drag racing events and a Round the
Island yacht race. She’s currently the sports lead for the Rotary Club of
London.
pigeon shooting, and has taken part in drag racing events and a Round the
Island yacht race. She’s currently the sports lead for the Rotary Club of
London.
She said: “This Really Clear Guide to
MS is all about sharing useful information that you can easily understand with
no big words or medical jargon. The topics included, I hope, will help you get
your head around Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a little more. I have lived with MS
for over 18 years, learnt loads over the last 20 years and am still learning.
Yes being a Registered Nurse helped but when dealing with everyday life
challenges we can all face then dealing with MS, it can be tough sometimes.”
MS is all about sharing useful information that you can easily understand with
no big words or medical jargon. The topics included, I hope, will help you get
your head around Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a little more. I have lived with MS
for over 18 years, learnt loads over the last 20 years and am still learning.
Yes being a Registered Nurse helped but when dealing with everyday life
challenges we can all face then dealing with MS, it can be tough sometimes.”
The general perception of MS is that
it is a debilitating condition which prevents people leading active lives. Kaz
is trying to change that. She and her medical team are optimistic about the
future for people with this condition. There have been many developments in the
understanding and treatment of MS. Ten new drugs are being trialled and
researchers are also exploring the benefits of stem cell treatment.
it is a debilitating condition which prevents people leading active lives. Kaz
is trying to change that. She and her medical team are optimistic about the
future for people with this condition. There have been many developments in the
understanding and treatment of MS. Ten new drugs are being trialled and
researchers are also exploring the benefits of stem cell treatment.
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