The original posting/enquiry from 'badchess' raised an interesting point that seems to have been overtaken by specific replies about radiation & costs etc.

The question he raised that I thought might be of wide interest is:

"I developed peyronie's disease. While researching that on the internet I determined that I had both Dupuytren's Contracture and Ledderhose disease (on my right hand and right foot).

I'm going to a doctor later this week, but does anyone know if there is some widespread systemic switch that can be treated for all of these related problems"?

Any ideas or experiences to share anyone? Europe?

You're right, I answered the 'implicit' question, not the direct one. Frankly I know of no systemic treatment for any of these diseases. So far all that is available is various symptom treatments. We don't seem to understand the disease, cause, or how to stop it.

So the only thing I know available is treatment and I know of no progressive treatment in Seattle.

Fritz

OK, I read the radiation tab and it sounds nice. I'll try to push my next couple of doctors in that direction.

Does Kline in Boise do radition too? I don't see anything about it on his web site

Hi all,

Right...Dr. Kline performs NA and also give steroid injections. I saw him for an exam and after determining that I was a good candidate for radiation, he referred me to Dr. Kuhn, who is a radiation oncologist at St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute, which is just a few blocks away from his office. You need to see a radiation oncologist for radiation therapy. I initially saw Dr. Kline in June; his office sent all my paperwork over to St. Luke's and I made all the necessary appointments for the consult with Dr. Kuhn and the subsequent radiation by phone. They were very helpful at St. Luke's.



let me know whether you want the phone number for Dr. Kuhn - you can email me directly at meganlyden@msn.com.

Megan

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HI Marilyn,

Dr. Kline's office is only open part-time; he is also an emergency room doctor. You'll have to be a little persistent....I think they are usually open on Friday mornings. Jill, who does Dr. Kline's scheduling, works from a different location. It's possible she is on a vacation, or maybe Dr. Kline is away for a break.

I had trouble reaching them a couple of times!

Megan