Newsweek, Michael J Fox, and others are trumpeting the opinion that there is no cure for Parkinson's or that a treatment for Parkinson's Disease is going to take decades of stem cell research. However, many don't know that there is a woman in Hawaii quietly living her life after being treated with adult stem cells 2 years ago in China.
Penny Thomas is the first known American to be treated successfully with stem cell treatment for Parkinson's Disease. 2 years ago, Penny went to Beijing, China where doctors successfully implanted stem cells taken from a donor's retina.
Although the mainstream media is largely unaware of this story. Many patients with Parkinson's Disease have heard of Penny's exploits and followed in her footsteps to go to Beijing for stem cell treatment. In fact, a few patients with Parkinson's have even traveled to Hawaii to meet her to make sure she is real.
Penny states,
"I'm really happy with my life because I have a life now," she said. "I feel I can participate in life, and I'm grateful that I've replaced pretty much all the prescription drugs with herbs and amino acids, which I believe the body can handle much better."
Penny is spending time in Hawaii and Colorado where she likes to go backpacking, camping, and riding her horses. Two years ago, before she was implanted with the adult stem cells, Penny was unable to participate in these activities.
Isn't this a wonderful story? Then why isn't it being publicized? Unfortunately, while the media focuses on embryonic stem cell research, successful treatments involving adult stem cells take a back seat.
