Hello;

I just found this forum today. My husband has had PD for 16 years, and is enrolled in a new trial/procedure testing called "spheramine". Basically, dopamine producing cells are implanted into the brain of the patient, and improvement in the PD sysmptoms are reported to be around 40%. Without going into a lot of details, what I would like to know is has anyone here had this surgery, or know anyone who has?

My husband is scheduled for surgery next month, and we are having second thoughts about the risks involved. We are hoping to find another of the 60+ patients who have been involved in these trials.

Any first hand info anyone has would be appreciated.

Thank you

Lyn