Deciding to have DBS surgery

In this episode, two guests discuss everything there is to consider when making the decision about deep brain stimulation, or DBS. Here to tell us all about her experience is Cathy Molohan, an Irish-born Parkinson’s campaigner based in Germany. Diagnosed with the condition in 2012, Cathy underwent DBS surgery nearly two years ago to address issues with tremor. Joining her is neurosurgeon Keyoumars Ashkan from the UK, who is Professor of Neurosurgery at King’s College Hospital in London. With many years’ experience supporting patients through DBS, he shares his own perspective on how to prepare for the surgery. This episode was funded by Medtronic, a medical device company working on groundbreaking healthcare technology solutions for the most complex and challenging conditions. Parkinson’s Life magazine is produced by Speak Media on behalf of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association, the leading voice for Parkinson’s in Europe. For the latest research and information on Parkinson’s, visit EPDA.eu.com. If you like what you’ve heard, please rate and review – it helps make sure others can find us. And if you’d like to share your story with Parkinson’s Life magazine, get in touch through Facebook, Twitter or by emailing [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.