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Resignations Of Dr. Ronald Shinn, Ph.D. As President, CEO And Chairman Of The Board

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2003--Hard to Treat Diseases Incorporated ("HTTD") (Pink Sheets:HTDS - News) announces today the resignations of Dr. Ronald Shinn, Ph.D. as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Gerry Knight, Secretary / Treasurer, Director and Zenaida Shinn, Director in letters dated October 13, 2003 and mailed on October 15, 2003. The new President and CEO is Mr. Colm J. King who has an extensive background in the public arena. Mr. King has held positions at midsize and international accounting firms as director of SEC auditing and compliance as well as a consultant to various public companies. He has been CFO of two publicly traded companies. HTTD and its shareholders will benefit from Mr. King's extensive experience as a turnaround specialist in moving this company forward. HTTD will be well represented by Mr. King at the helm. The company will continue to conduct its daily business.