
Emily

History:
Age: 24 years old
Treatment duration: 5 years, 10 months (following 16 years of supportive care)
Current SMA treatment: nusinersen1
Milestones1:
Sit without support: YES
Stand without assistance: NO
Walk without assistance: NO
Current status:
Emily is currently stable and plans to attend graduate school near home. Her schedule is about to get very busy, so she's looking for minimal interruptions.
Considerations:
As Emily prepares for the next phase of her life, she's thinking about potential scheduling problems and she wants a treatment that fits with her academic routine.
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