> From: Bucheimer, Bob <BBucheimer@Alphaind.com>
> To: 'vianet@i-2000.com'
> Subject: leiomyosarcoma
> Date: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 6:27 PM
>
> Dear Mr. Field,
> Thank you for your web site. Last July my step mother had a soft ball
> sized tumor removed (and a hysterectomy). She is 57 and has been
> diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma. About two weeks ago the cancer was found
> to have spread to her lower back and lymph nodes. Because of its
> location it is inoperable.
>
> She has been undergoing alternative treatment at the Atkins Center in
> Manhattan, NY for about six weeks. Unfortunately the present treatment
> has not shown any sign that it is working and she has a very high white
> blood cell count and a constant low grade fever. Further tests are being
> done to find the source of the fever.
>
> The Atkins Center is now recommending another treatment that will
> require her being in the city for about 6 weeks since the treatment
> occurs 3 days a week.
>
> Since we don't have a lot of money we are looking for a place for her
> and my father to stay while she receives the treatments. Can you
> recommend a place where she might stay that is reasonable? Can anyone
> help us with this?
>
> On one trip for treatments she actually got mugged coming out of the
> subway. A man punched her in the ribs and tried to take her purse, but
> she held on! He ran. My dad was with her but he's 70 and not much help
> when it comes to muggings. Since then one of us kids have accompanied
> them on the weekly trip to NY.
>
> Meanwhile the Oncologists at home (in Frederick, MD) is pushing for
> chemo immediately. She is trying to decide what to do and will make a
> final decision after Thanksgiving.
>
> She is the sweetest lady in the world. Totally given to god and the
> church, is a gifted musician (plays the church organ, teaches
> music/piano at the local college), and she touches the soul of everyone
> whom she has ever met. I really struggle everyday wondering why god has
> seen fit to test her in this way.
>
> Any information you could steer us to on treatment options and possible
> support/temporary living quarters in NY would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you for your wonderful web site. I printed off many of the letters
> and will give them to her to read. I'm sure her spirits will be greatly
> lifted.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Robert Bucheimer
> Bob Bucheimer
> Product Sales Manager
> Trans-Tech, Inc.
> Ph 301-874-6453
> Fx 301-695-7065