There is as yet no treatment to cure Kennedy's disease or to stop its progression. The severity and course of the disease cannot be predicted, but in most cases, progression is extremely slow, and life expectancy is normal.

Support in coping with the effects of the disease is available through the MND Associations in each State, and research is being undertaken which gives hope for the future.

Other fact sheets, including Genes and Chromosomes, Genetic Counselling, Prenatal Diagnosis, and Drawing up your Family Health Tree, are available from the Genetics Education Program of NSW, P O Box 317, St Leonards, NSW 2065. Tel: (02) 9926 7324 Fax: (02) 9906 7529.