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Texas Alzheimer’s patient who saw brain plaque disappear shares story in national campaign
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Courtney Friedman, Adam B. Higgins , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 1, 2026
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Key points Gail Youngdale was living with progressive Alzheimer's disease when she began taking lecanemab, also known as Leqembi. A Texas Alzheimer's patient has seen significant improvement after starting an experimental medication.
A Texas Alzheimer's patient has seen significant improvement after starting an experimental medication. Gail Youngdale was living with progressive Alzheimer's disease when she began taking lecanemab, also known as Leqembi. Her daughter, Teri Youngdale, reports that scans no longer show amyloid plaque in her brain, which was previously present in nine different spots.
Gail Youngdale's story is part of a national campaign to advance Alzheimer's research. She has also experienced a renewed sense of independence and recently got married. Further details about her story and the national campaign are available.
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Category: parks Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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