Jeremy Paxman reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has announced that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and that his symptoms are currently mild.
In a statement today, Jeremy Paxman, who is 71, said that he is receiving excellent treatment, and plans to keep broadcasting and writing for as long as he can.
What is Parkinson's?
Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time.
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. With more than 40 symptoms, Parkinson’s is unpredictable and complex.
Jeremy has been receiving the right treatment to manage his symptoms. Getting the right support in place is key to helping people to take control of their lives when they are newly diagnosed.
With his diagnosis, Jeremy Paxman is now also a part of the 145,000-strong Parkinson’s community in the UK.
In 2009, he pledged to donate his brain to the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank, the world's only brain bank solely dedicated to Parkinson's research. The donation of brain tissue has already led to major advances in our understanding of Parkinson's, and resulted in new treatments being developed and tested.