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The Leeza show w/list member Barb Mallut was terrific exposure for Parkinson's disease, particularly the younger onset group who are proving we number quite a few and we come from all races, sexes, and we push on...regardless of the dx of Parkinson's. Wish Dr. Cheryl Waters could have had more air time to explain the newer research being conducted ie: neural cell regeneration. Guess that's too experimental to be mentioned on a national talk show?!? I did think her explanation re:looking at the total long range treatment of the disease over the lifetime of the patient was significant. If our lifespans are not much shorter than average non-pd persons, management of the disease for the longterm is certainly a necessity. Thanks to Barb Mallut and to the two couples who sat in the "hot" seat and talked about how Parkinson's effects them/their spouses. Your openness was refreshing and hit close to home in this pwp of nearly 14 months.