In fact, Canada has the highest prevalence of MS in the world. And Saskatchewan has the highest prevalence of MS in Canada. Most people dream of doing things they've never done. People with MS dream of doing things they used to do. MS hits in the prime of life, usually between the ages of 20 and 40.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
MS is progressive. People with the disease face a gradual loss of ability and independence. The new Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center is an important link in Multiple Sclerosis research in Canada. Independent research at other centers will complement work done here, and vice versa. Exciting progress has already been made.