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To: DFG

The Influence of Age:

Under 40 at Onset: More than 50% of patients live beyond 5 years, and a significant subset exceeds 10 years.

Over 65 at Onset: Median survival drops to roughly 2 to 3 years.

Over 80 at Onset: Survival is often less than 2 years from diagnosis, with a higher rate of bulbar involvement.

Key Survival Milestones Across All Cases

~50% of all diagnosed individuals survive for more than 3 years.

~20% survive for 5 years or longer.

~10% survive 10 or more years.

A small percentage (5% or less) live for 20 years or longer.


5 posted on 06/29/2026 7:04:50 AM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

ALS related with head injuries. That’s what we’re seeing.


6 posted on 06/29/2026 7:18:16 AM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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