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Wichita Biz Journal editor Roy discloses ALS diagnosis

Bill Roy

Bill Roy, the editor of the Wichita Business Journal, disclosed to his readers that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Roy writes, “Which is ironic, since I was not a great baseball player.

“I do, however, consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth, to steal Gehrig’s words, because of the love and support shared with me since I was diagnosed in October.

“So in Episode 144 it’s just me, telling you my story of the ALS diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and support I have received.

“Have any advice for me? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.”

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Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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  • When i first started on the ww w .multivitamincare .org ALS/MND treatment, I was completely immobile due to my long term ALS condition. I was taking high doses of prednisone and anti-inflammatory medicines, which caused many bad side effects. After i started on the ALS herbal therapy, my condition greatly improved. Its been 13 months since treatment, i can never be thankful enough"

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