How fast does ALS progress after the first symptoms?

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How fast does ALS progress after the first symptoms?

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually progresses quite quickly, though progression is not linear and rates of progression can vary widely from person to person. Most people with ALS do not survive more than five years after the initial onset of symptoms.

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Marisa Wexler, MS avatar
Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.

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