[Magdalen] Health update

[Eleanor Braun]

Last April I was told I was in remission from ovarian cancer, following a
course of chemotherapy.  Since then, I've had blood tests and follow-up
visits with my doctors every three months.

At my October visit, the blood work indicated that cancer cells had
returned.  I had another CT scan and a visit with my surgeon in Boston, who
confirmed that the cancer was back.  This is not entirely surprising, as
ovarian cancer is known as being "very aggressive."  Not surprising, but of
course disappointing.

My Boston doctor and local oncologist have agreed on a treatment plan,
which will involve more chemotherapy with slightly different drugs,
starting this Friday.

With this particular regimen it seems that I can take myself to treatment
and return, since I don't have to take Benadryl.  And I have two weeks on
and one week off.  So perhaps a more normal life, at least for a while.

Your prayers and good thoughts will be most welcome.

Eleanor