ALS patient emphasizes need for rapid genetic testing

Anna Lenard, a 47-year-old employee of Polish State Railways, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) involving a mutation in the SOD1 gene. After experiencing symptoms such as fatigue and numbness in her hands, which were initially attributed to spinal degeneration, she underwent extensive diagnostic testing in Warsaw.

Following neurological consultations and an EMG test in June 2025, the diagnosis was confirmed. Lenard emphasizes the critical importance of rapid genetic testing for patients suspected of having ALS, noting that early detection offers a vital opportunity to potentially slow the progression of the disease.