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On Sun 19 Apr, TR7 Driver wrote: > Group - > > As I understand it, the FDA has just granted approval for Phase 2 studies to > begin on the so-called "pig cell" xenotransplantation research. This will be > a double-blind trial in which 18 patients will actually receive the cells > while 18 others will have a sham operation. > > As many of you are aware, I am part of the Phase 1 study group. In this, all > 12 of us got the actual cells. > > I have had measurable and demonstrable improvement as a result of the > operation which was done 18 months ago. > > Be aware that the gains I have made were gradual. Do NOT expect to hop off > the operating table and jog around the block. > > Also, I will soon be making a very important announcement in regards to this > controversial procedure. > > Jim Finn > > > Hello Jim. I am pleased to hear that you are continuing to improve. I'm looking forward to whatever your forthcoming announcement is about. That is the second 'watch this space ' message that you have put out - It's like waiting for christmas !! Hope to hear from you soon. Regards, -- Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]>