thank you terry for drawing attention to alzheimer' s and other forms of dementia. and also thank you for your gift to research.
all the best for the future

JR, Cardiff,

My grandad is suffering from this illness and to be honest the more money donated the better. Best of luck to Terry and all fellow sufferers.

Paul, Middlesbrough, UK

Kirsty from France,
no I am not questioning what you have sugested. People have been sufering for many years with this illness even in my own family, also I have been looking after people with either alzheimers or dementia for many years. I just think it is a shame that when someone of standing has a diagnosis it hits the head lines but ordinary people don't matter.

J.A.M., Rye, East Sussex

Whatever his reasons Terry has Alzheimers and is willing to bring it to everyones attention.

Good on you Terry and all the best to you. Always hope of a cure and lets hope one comes through for all the millions of folks suffering with such an awful illness.

izzy, wirral, , england

@J.A.M.: well duuurrrrrrrhhhhh! Would he be doing this if he were not given this diagnosis?? What a ridiculous question! A) He has always been a benevolent, giving person according to reports. B) Wouldn't you???? He has the money to assist in the research to find a cure for this terrible illness - are you seriously questioning the moral basis of his financial contribution?
I am not suggesting that his life is more valuable than others, but why take a negative view of his ability to raise the profile of this disease and to contribute financially to research.

Kirsty O'Donnell, Vauvert, France

The man is a legend in his own lifetime. The bestselling (living) British author! I have loved his work for years, and will continue to do so. A man who hasn’t had glory go to his head, he would happily talk to anyone and not upturn his nose. He is one of my idols. If only more famous people do well, and speak out, this world would be a lot different. Good luck to you Mr. Pratchett, and may you keep me laughing out loud in public places for may years to come!

Glen Johnson, Newton Abbot, Devon

would he be doing this if he were not given this diagnosis?

J.A.M., Rye, East Sussex

What heroic glamour is there in cancer? As a sufferer, I find there will always be great mental suffering, but it is hidden. If it goes to the brain, then one may well suffer from memory loss and other symptoms etc. I will not be excused the not knowing anything about it bit.

diana, plymouth, devon

If only Terry were to read the Bioinitiative Report, 2000 studies into the bioeffects of microwave radiation.
In part, "The evidence for a relationship between EMF exposure and neuro-degenerative diseases is sufficiently strong at present to merit preventive actions to reduce exposures.
ELF can increase amyloid beta in the brain, (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Motor Neurone disease). Alzheimer's is a disease of the nervous system. There is strong evidence that long-term exposure to ELF is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease."
Terry, could this help you and many others?
My best wishes.

Margaret Foster, London,

Terry has given us all so much reading pleasure over the years, and incidentally led us to some profound truths ( Reality isn't digital, it's analogue).
Thanks, Terry. We wish you well.

Max, London,