Is a breakthrough realistic

I wonder whether a breakthrough in the treatment or dare I pray a cure is realistic in the near to mis term.

Would love to hear any positive news/vibes to keep me optimistic that help is at hand for my darling wife.

Is there anything concrete on the horizon please
hi Davech
the thread 'forward in 2012' might be of interest, if you havent spotted it.
cheers
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/newsmakers/michael-j--fox-looks-past-stem-cells-to-internet-for-parkinson-s-cure.html