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Date sent:              Mon, 26 Aug 2002 21:49:33 -0500
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From:                   patandpaula <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:                Re: Deborah and John C.
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> From all the info that Deborah gave, I am now trying
> to get my mother the PET Scan because I am still not absolutely
> certain of her diagnosis, and I am not sure the doctors are that
> convinced either, so her postings really gave me another avenue to
> pursue and I am thankful for that.

The PET scan is NOT the "definitive" test for PD.  Parkinson's is
still a clinical diagnosis.

Best,

Bob

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