In a message dated 97-07-12 20:34:59 EDT, you write: << some think they are sick. how about cancer.als, ms so i call my self lucky to to have pd at least i am a live and won't die of it. >> Don, You have such a great attitude!!! My Dad's the one with PD, and I wake up every morning giving thanks for my health. Last week there was a story on t.v. about a new drug for Lou Gherig's disease, that the FDA won't approve. It was one of the saddest stories. They profiled a woman who was only 28 and diagnosed with ALS, my heart was breaking. Sue