A "cure" can mean controlling symptoms, or at least that's what is has always meant in my mind.

Having PD is kind or like having the body you are born with - there's just so much improvement one can do when you have PD (that sounds a bit odd, doesn't it?) It's like the biggest obstacle preventing one a good quality of life. Oh, we can "be positive, hopeful, and keep working hard to help find better treatments," but every day when we look in the mirror, our brain says "You have PD. Now start shaking, or have dsytonia, or make poor choices today, or don't you dare smile."

Thanks for everyone's input - even the cynical input - "it is what it is!" lol

I wish I could attend the Hope conference in Washington state in mid-November, but hubby is having knee replacement. Sounds good. Carey, what are you doing in it - I'm sure you must be making a presentation or somethiing. will it be webcast (ed)?
Peg