In 2004, FRONTLINE correspondent Dave Iverson received the same news that had been delivered to his father and older brother years earlier: He had Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that affects more than 1 million Americans, the causes of which remain largely unknown and the cure for which has proved frustratingly elusive.
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER ONE
Correspondent Dave Iverson's Discussion Area
A place for viewers to discuss the disease and their experiences with Iverson.
A place for viewers to discuss the disease and their experiences with Iverson.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson's
Nineteen questions, and the answers, drawn from FRONTLINE's research and interviews.
Nineteen questions, and the answers, drawn from FRONTLINE's research and interviews.
Resources for Living with the Disease
A collection of sites and information for those touched by Parkinson's.
A collection of sites and information for those touched by Parkinson's.
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER TWO
Interview with Dr. William Langston
Scientific director of The Parkinson's Institute, he's been studying Parkinson's for a quarter of a century.
Scientific director of The Parkinson's Institute, he's been studying Parkinson's for a quarter of a century.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson's
What are the genetic and environmental links being explored by researchers?
What are the genetic and environmental links being explored by researchers?
In the Lab
Details on Parkinson's research projects and some of the experimental PD therapies.
Details on Parkinson's research projects and some of the experimental PD therapies.
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER THREE
VIDEO: An interview with Michael J. Fox
What it was like for him when he first got the diagnosis.
What it was like for him when he first got the diagnosis.
Interview with Dr. William Langston
He's been studying Parkinson's for a quarter of a century.
He's been studying Parkinson's for a quarter of a century.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson's
What are the current treatments for this chronic disease?
What are the current treatments for this chronic disease?
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER FOUR
VIDEO: An interview with Michael J. Fox
Why he waited seven years before going public about his diagnosis.
Why he waited seven years before going public about his diagnosis.
Interview with Michael Kinsley
The Time columnist has written frequently about living with Parkinson's and the political/ethical controversies of stem cell research.
The Time columnist has written frequently about living with Parkinson's and the political/ethical controversies of stem cell research.
Interview with Charles Krauthammer
A syndicated columnist and essayist, he suffers from a spinal cord injury and has written about the ethical issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research.
A syndicated columnist and essayist, he suffers from a spinal cord injury and has written about the ethical issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson's
Are stem cells key to finding a cure?
Are stem cells key to finding a cure?
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER FIVE
Interview with Dr. William Langston
Scientific director of The Parkinson's Institute, he's been studying Parkinson's for a quarter of a century.
Scientific director of The Parkinson's Institute, he's been studying Parkinson's for a quarter of a century.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson's
What are some of the options in treating Parkinson's and possibly slowing its effects?
What are some of the options in treating Parkinson's and possibly slowing its effects?
In the Lab
Details on experimental PD therapies, including exercise.
Details on experimental PD therapies, including exercise.
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER SIX
VIDEO: An interview with Michael J. Fox
Fox's personal perspective on living with Parkinson's.
Fox's personal perspective on living with Parkinson's.
Correspondent Dave Iverson's Chat Area for Viewers
A place for viewers to discuss the disease and their experiences with Iverson.
A place for viewers to discuss the disease and their experiences with Iverson.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson's
Nineteen questions, and the answers, drawn from FRONTLINE's research and interviews.
Nineteen questions, and the answers, drawn from FRONTLINE's research and interviews.
The PD Community
Resources that connect individuals touched by Parkinson's disease.
Resources that connect individuals touched by Parkinson's disease.
posted january 29, 2009
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