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Dear Listfriends, A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that a UK listmember, Ray Lakin, caregiver for his wife Helen who has PD, was stricken with cancer and had had a series of chemotherapy treatments last fall. The cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos where he previously worked. He also had a cataract operation in March, following which his health took a turn for the worse. He was hospitalized for several weeks. I had asked listmembers to e-mail a note to Helen and Ray, through their daughter Vicky. Your kindness in doing so has been very much appreciated by the family. Ray is now at home, although very ill, having also had a series of infections; and he may have to return to the hospital soon. His family has asked me to thank listmembers who responded so graciously, and I reprint a portion of Vicky's post here: "Mum is wonderful - I can't believe how she is coping with it all. She does so enjoy reading the emails they are getting from people on the Parkinson's List - how kind of you to put a posting on it! I would be very grateful if you could express our thanks to everyone - I don't know how Dad contacts the list myself - but it is lovely to hear from people and means a great deal to Mum and Dad." I want to thank you personally for your warm response. I knew I could count on the wonderful people on this list, and of course you came through, in spite of all you deal with in your own daily lives. You are THE BEST!!!!! Kathrynne