Mike Phillips’ ‘Last Word’ on GOP health care bill Mike Phillips, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, shares a new blog post about his recent appearance with Ari Melber on “The Last Word,” which has been viewed over 1.3 million times.

The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell Michael Phillips, who has spinal muscular atrophy and whose life literally depends on Medicaid, shares his fears about what Medicaid cuts could mean for his care:

Costly Drug for Fatal Muscular Disease Wins F.D.A. Approval Spinraza, a “life-changing” drug for spinal muscular atrophy, will cost as much as $750,000 for the first year of treatment and $375,000 annually after that.

Costly Drug for Fatal Muscular Disease Wins F.D.A. Approval Spinraza, a “life-changing” drug for spinal muscular atrophy, will cost as much as $750,000 for the first year of treatment and $375,000 annually after that.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Won’t Stop This Boy From Playing the Drums Like a Boss Amazing.

I'm Disabled and In Favour of Assisted Suicide, But I Shouldn't Be Able to Use It I do not have a terminal illness and while when I was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (a form of Muscular Dystrophy) the doctors said I likely wouldn't live past the age of four, I have never been told I have less than 6 months to live so the Read more ... Bill would never have applied to me.

Mom Writes Viral Note To Boy Who Saw Her Son With Disability Like Any Other Kid One mother was deeply moved when she witnessed a boy's interaction with her young son. When Katie Myers' son, Kaden, was 7 months old, he was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that causes

Mum's Heartfelt Thank You To Boy Who Was Kind To Her Son A mum has written a public thank you message to a young boy at a science museum who played with her son who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The mum from Florida uploaded a photo of the boy and her 18-

Older Brother Breaks Down When He Says This About His Disabled Little Sis His little sister suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She doesn't know what she would do if she didn't have her big brother to look after her.

Older Brother Breaks Down When He Says This About His Disabled Little Sis His little sister suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She doesn't know what she would do if she didn't have her big brother to look after her.