Woonona's Ruby McLean now able to access Spinraza through PBS

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May 7 2018 - 10:00pm
Woonona girl Ruby McLean has been on Spinraza to treat the degenerative disease, spinal muscular atrophy, for over 12 months and her quality of life has improved considerably. Picture: Adam McLean
Woonona girl Ruby McLean has been on Spinraza to treat the degenerative disease, spinal muscular atrophy, for over 12 months and her quality of life has improved considerably. Picture: Adam McLean

When Haley and Mitch McLean’s daughter Ruby was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, they were told she wouldn’t make it to her third birthday.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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