Watch how a device in his chest helps manage his Parkinson’s disease

When folks like you do things like this, it is a precious gift to everyone.

This treatment is truly astonishing, and you sir are a hero in my book for showing the rest of the world what you went through to get here. The amount of courage you have is commendable!

T-Cell therapy, a person paralyzed for 20 years able to walk again, DBS, and everything else being done... It's amazing. Medical science is really picking up and I am loving seeing stories like this. It gives me hope, and it warms my heart to see people like yourself able to regain their previous mobility/lifestyle.

My grandfather had Parkinsons. He passed away in 2010. He lived a fairly full life and got into his 70s. I'm glad there are more options for people with Parkinsons now.

I am a living testament to this surgery. While I didn't have Parkinson's I did have benign essential tremors which impacted my quality of life. My tremors were isolated bilaterally to both of my hands which affected my fine motor skills. Things such as eating, or using any type of cooking utensils were unfortunately out of the question. After being treated with medication by a movement disorder specialist with no success I was referred to a neurosurgeon (Dr. Paul Gigante) at RWJ Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. Long story short I have been tremor free for approximately two years and counting and couldn't be more pleased. I am so very happy for this gentleman.

Thank you Harry, I underwent this procedure over a year ago with Dr. Ron Leavy at Kingston General Hospital. We had been waiting for the new technology to be approved by Health Canada in time for my surgery. Fortunately as luck would have it I became the 2nd person in Canada to receive this marvelous technology. Your experience is identical to mine so in that way I feel very connected to your story.

Beautiful story. Over the course of many years, I watched Parkinson's slowly take away bits of my father's life. I wish that he would have lived to see such incredible treatments. I have read quite a bit about DBS treatments, but this is best film I have seen showing the results. Thank you for sharing your story! My prayers are with you.

Wishing you all the best Harry. Stay positive.

This is amazing! We need to make this available worldwide. Just wish that it would work with everyone who has it. ❤

This brought me so much happiness. I knew about DBS but it always makes me smile to see somebody in which the treatment worked.

That's a really humble guy.

Two 0f my coworkers had deep brain stomulaion now both are bed bound but am so happy it worked for you

These help people understand “disability” videos, should be taught in all schools. Anti stigma is rooted in smart content like this.

Thank you so much Harry and the CBC for making and sharing this story - it's just what I needed. Amazing! Thank you again.

Amazing to see Harry - I wish you all the best!

Thank you for your video. I am in tears of joy for you and tears of hope for my brother-in-law who has PD. I am forwarding your video to my Sister so that they may research his options here in the USA. Thank you once again:) 🕊🌻

My sister had it done, it was life changing

Just excellent! I’m so pleased for you! I used to nurse and have seen many Parkinson’s sufferers and even have friends with it. It’s wonderful to see you before…. And after surgery and the fine tuning! Long May your better health continue! ❤

Great video. I love hearing this kind of stuff from actual patients. Not from a pharma CEO or medical device CEO or politician. This is the proof. Fantastic.

so sad. glad there is some type of relief . i can’t imagine how hard it must be to go through this