Bill, I have a to say about misery indices and other forms of body counts, but the subject deserves more preparation than I can put into it just now. My daughter needs the computer for homework, for one thing. However, I want to respond to your "complaint against nurses". You are not the only one to have these complaints. I for one, have been treated miserably in a rather prestigious institution. I am convinced that it was done out of ignorance. fortunately there s help: give the APDA a ring at their Staten Island hang out (1-800-223-2732, alternate 1-718-981-8001) and ask for their pamphlet "Hospitalization of a Parkinson Patient". they will send a copy free of charge. educate your nursing staff with it on the first day of your hospitalization. It can only help. Colon cancer-what a bummer. Have you heard anything about shark juice? That is a serious question reflecting a huge amount of ignorance. Regards, WHH 55/38/37