Tuesday, August 16. 2005Tommy Xiang
"We've tried everything. They started out just using interferons. That didn't have much effect, and as things progressed, they tried treating it with steroids, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants. We even tried plasma exchange. That worked better, but just for a little while. I'm here because I want you to give my son his life back. I don't want him to spend his entire life on injections and IVs."
"I can't do that." The man slumped. "Dr. Truman said that you had a revolutionary treatment. Something that could . . ." "Mr. Swenson." He looked up. "My treatment does not actually do anything for the disease. My treatment sends the patient to a new world, a world where he can live without pain and without drugs." He flushed angrily. "Assisted suicide," he sneered. "You're just a killer in a clean white coat." He pushed himself to his feet and strode toward the door. Tommy didn't move. "Mr. Swenson, please sit down. I don't believe in killing any more than you do. Please listen to what I have to say." One hand on the door knob, the man turned. "Once more. What are you offering?" "Mr. Swenson, I can offer your son an escape, that's all. It won't be permanent. He will only be able to use it for a few hours each day. Some day, we may be able to extend that, but for now, it's just a few hours a day. But during those few hours, he will be symptom free. If you choose, you can be with him. For a little while, you will be able to see what life might have been without this monster in it." He turned to face Tommy. "What are you offering?" Tommy swallowed. "I have to tell you. What I am offering you is not legal. This is not a clinical trial. If you join me, you may become a fugitive. If you are still interested," Tommy extended a card. "I will be in this restaurant tomorrow night at 7:00. Have a good day, Mr. Swenson." With that, Tommy stood. Trackbacks
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