Date sent: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 21:49:33 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: patandpaula <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Deborah and John C. To: [log in to unmask] > 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 ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn