Dr. Felix Wu defied the odds since doctors predicted he'd live a short life due to his muscular dystrophy diagnosis. ABC13 dives deeper into his amazing story, including his recent graduation from Rice University.
Rosie NguyenFelix Wu, a 26-year-old man diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, beats the odds by graduating from Rice University with a PhD.Doctors predicted he wouldn't make it past his 20s after being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Not only has Dr. Felix Wu defied the odds, but he's also been thriving after graduating from. Now, he's working towards making the world a better place for people with disabilities.
"Our world turned upside down. The landscape suddenly became something we didn't know. At the time, treatment was very limited, and there's no cure. So it was very tough for us. Our focus became to slow the progression of the disease," Hu said.It can begin as early as 2 years old, first affecting the muscles close to the core of the body and then later impacting the limbs. Children with the condition may have difficulty jumping, running, and walking.
"All we can do is give him our love and educate him as much as we can about DMD. We let him make his own decisions about his health and tell us what he wants or doesn't want to do," Hu said. But Felix Wu has also always been extremely studious. To Hu and Gang Wu's surprise, he committed to doing well academically and ranking at the top of his class, pointing out that his parents never pressured him to get good grades.
For the last nine years, Gang Wu has made the hour-long drive between Katy and Rice University to get Felix to class.
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