This episode is the fifth part of our international series where Kathy talks to MS’ers from around the world, to see how their diagnosis and treatment experiences differ from in the U.S.

Today's guest is Col Chandler,a surfer, artist, entrepreneur and energetic MS Ambassador from Queensland, Australia, who was diagnosed in 2014. Col is relentlessly positive, seeing his diagnosis with Primary Progressive MS as an opportunity for change, not necessarily for diminishment.

Topics covered include:

• Col's initial symptoms and eventual diagnosis with Primary Progressive MS
• The support he received in hospital post-diagnosis in both Private and Public health schemes
• The importance of exercise and Zen meditation
• The changes to Col's life goals following his diagnosis
• Col's decision to step away from his own business in the technology sector to concentrate on his art

Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links):

• Col's website, including his artwork and blog
• A Facebook page for Col's artwork
• Col's profile on the  MS Queensland website

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