I have long held the understanding that the cycling protocols made all the difference in our reactions to the forced exercise. I still don't mean to minimize that, but it is increasingly apparent to me that PD is a three legged stool and movement disorders are just one of the legs. Emotional and cognitive changes (challenges) are the other two legs. Each must be in balance for the person to be fully functional. If any one of the three is out of whack, it strongly affects the other two. So, if you're doing cycling and boxing and dance or tai chi or whatever, you are experiencing social interaction along with a variety of interactive movements, which reinforce your emotional and cognitive "legs".

Just one more example of how interdependent our whole mind/body systems are.

Early on I realized that I am so very fortunate to have PD Lite as we jokingly call it. I also realized that having PD doesn't give me a pass card on any other physical or mental maladies, aptly illustrated by the double whammy of PD and Cancer that you're meeting with an open mind and grace, Tom. My thoughts are with you.