01/04/09: I'm taking a break after six treatments of Yondelis to deal with severe weakness and pain from my latest spinal tumor. I will see the neurosurgeon in Nashville (who did my previous spinal reconstruction surgery) on 1/21/09. Please see blog for more information and updates.

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I was diagnosed with ovarian leiomyosarcoma in October 2000 at the age of 33. Since that time, I have undergone 16 surgeries, 45 radiation treatments, 6 cycles of Gemzar/Taxotere, 1 cycle of AIM, 3 cycles of Adriamycin, and 5 cycles of Yondelis.

Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that originates in the soft muscles of the body. It affects four people out of a million. Presently, there is no cure once it reaches Stage IV.

This is the story of my journey as a cancer patient.

NOTE: My old blog can be found here.

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If you want more information on research being done for leiomyosarcoma, or to contribute to this research, please contact the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation.