We are working on a story for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, focused on Parkinson disease in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and oncology care.
We are looking for brief physician quotes for possible inclusion. Rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, and oncologists are especially welcome, though physicians from any specialty are invited to respond if they care for patients with Parkinson disease.
Please keep responses to 2 to 3 sentences per answer. Answer as many or as few questions as you like, as your time allows. Please include your name, credentials, specialty, practice or institution, and city/state.
Rheumatology
What Parkinson symptoms are most often mistaken for a rheumatologic complaint in clinic?
In a patient with inflammatory arthritis and Parkinson disease, what issue changes management most?
Are there any common medications rheumatologists should avoid or flag in patients with Parkinson disease?
When a patient reports worsening stiffness, what clues point to a neurologic cause rather than inflammatory disease?
What is one counseling point you give patients with both Parkinson disease and a chronic inflammatory joint condition?
Gastroenterology
What GI complaint most often shows up before Parkinson disease is formally diagnosed?
How much do constipation, gastroparesis, dysphagia, or H. pylori affect Parkinson symptoms or medication response in your experience?
What should gastroenterologists know about levodopa absorption and delayed gastric emptying?
Which antiemetics or GI medications raise concern in patients with Parkinson disease?
What is one missed GI issue in Parkinson care clinicians should pay more attention to?
Oncology
What is most important for oncologists to know when treating a patient with Parkinson disease?
How do Parkinson symptoms complicate cancer treatment planning, supportive care, or performance status assessment?
Which antiemetics or supportive care drugs create problems in patients with Parkinson disease?
Do you approach melanoma surveillance or counseling differently in patients with Parkinson disease?
What is one practical tip for oncology teams caring for patients with Parkinson disease during infusion, hospitalization, or postoperative recovery?
General question:
What is one mistake non-neurologists make when caring for a patient with Parkinson disease, and what should they do instead?
Deadline: Mar 30th, 2026 11:59 PM (May close early)