> From: EBrougham@aol.com

> To: vianet@i-2000.com

> Subject: Leiomyosarcoma

> Date: Monday, July 21, 1997 6:31 PM

>

> When were you diagnosed? I didn't find a date.

>

> I had surgery 3/8/97 to remove a Grade II/III Leiomyosarcoma. They removed a

> section of the small bowel where the main mass was located and peeled off a

> layer from the mesentery where there was an extension of the tumor.

>

> Because of the poor results from radiation and chemotherapy, my doctor has

> recommended just giving my body a chance to overcome the remaining cancer

> cells. I have Roman Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Buddhists, family, friends

> and people of all nationalities and races praying for me. I am taking

> Astragalus Root, Maitake, Reishi and Shitake mushroom capsules, Milk Thistle

> extract, Vitamins C and E in addition to general vitamins and minerals. I am

> eating organic food as completely as I possibly can. I have been having some

> problems with digestion, to the extent that I was back in the hospital in

> June. A cat scan and X-rays and camera scope of my stomach and Barium upper

> G.I. found no abnormalities so the doctors have just advised me that I have

> to be very careful with what I eat for awhile.

>

> I hope we all continue to do well. I read a book review in which the author,

> a surgeon, said "We are all, of necessity, flawed miracles". Let's remember

> that we are more miracle than we are flaw.