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Lincoln's Nancy Poon accepts her disease but hopes experimental therapies will be fast-tracked for people like her, who don't have much time.

With ALS treatments, success is measured by extending patients' lives by months. Some hope new drugs now being tested could slow the disease.

A new ALS drug is extending patients' lives by months. It's giving hope for those facing such a 'brutal illness.' Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY ALS patient keeps physical fitness a big part of her life: 'Every day is a great day' Replay Video "Every day is a great day." That's what Nancy Poon, a lifelong runner, tells herself about a life now spent in a wheelchair. She was diagnosed in December 2018 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. She enjoys the swims she can still do two weeks a month when she's not undergoing drug infusions – eve...

USA TODAY "Every day is a great day." That's what Nancy Poon, a lifelong runner, tells herself about a life now spent in a wheelchair. She was diagnosed in December 2018 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. She enjoys the swims she can still do two weeks a month when she's not undergoing drug infusions – even though she can no longer manage a flutter kick and must rely on her arms to pull her through the water. She's even glad she can help prepare meals and deal with dirty clothes. "Whoever thought you'd love to do laundry? But it's something I can...

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