[Magdalen] Health update

[Lynn Ronkainen]

I will be praying Eleanor. I'm pleased that it was caught so soon.

peace
Lynn

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single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
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 "Either Freedom for all or stop talking about Freedom at all" from a talk 
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From: "Eleanor Braun" <eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2:56 PM
To: "Magdalen" <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: [Magdalen] Health update

> 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