Re: Deep Brain Stimulation

[Donna Ostendorf <donnaosten@xxxxxxxx>]

Perry;
I would like to see Deep Brain Stimulation approved ASAP.  I'm not positive,
but  believe the procedure is very helpful and will be less expensive when
approved.  I'm looking at DBS surgery as one of my options since my
medications are no longer as effective as they were.
----- Original Message -----
From: Perry Cohen <PerryC202@xxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 3:17 PM
Subject: Deep Brain Stimulation


> I have been asked to serve as a non-voting patient representative for the
FDA
>  Neurological Devices Panel which is meeting Friday March 31 to consider
> extenting the use of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease.  The
> meeting is open to the public and will be at the DoubleTree Hotel,  1750
> Rockville Pike, Rockville MD from 10 AM until 5:30 PM.  Comments and
advice
> are welcome.
>
> Perry Cohen