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Yellowknife woman diagnosed with ALS in Alberta after spending thousands to leave territory for specialist treatment

Mary Rose Blackduck was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare nervous system disease that leads to damaged muscles. The typical life expectancy after diagnosis is two to five years.

Yellowknife woman diagnosed with ALS in Alberta after spending thousands to leave territory for specialist treatment

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