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This is certainly not anything that I planned for this next stage of my life.
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But I also know that anyone can face a life changing, altering experience tomorrow or the next day or the next day.
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She's battled and beat cancer.
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She survived a mutiny in her own party.
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Now Carol James sharing what she's recently learned.
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She has Parkinson's.
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It's a progressive neurological disease.
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It's not a disease that anyone wants, but it's also not a terminal diagnosis.
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You don't die from Parkinson's to die with Parkinson's surrounded by M.
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A's and staff from all parties and indication of the respect she's earned, James says she won't be running in the next election.
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Health and family taking priority.
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But we'll stay on until then.
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I have a ham trimmer.
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The right now is manageable.
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I have to be a little more careful with my balance, but I haven't noticed any other major symptoms.
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And so there isn't a need for me right now to start on medication.
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Well, no one would be able to tell she has Parkinson's, she says.
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It's important they know, because I'm not unique.
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They're between 10,000 and 13,000 people in our province were living with Parkinson's.
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And many of those people worry about the stigma.
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What will happen if they reach out for support?
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So speaking about my health helps one person feel comfortable to reach out.
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Then it's worth it For City News at the BC Legislature in Victoria I'm News 11 thirties.
