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From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 12:10:21 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 5 Dec 2000, Jennifer wrote: >
>My aunt has been diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma which has spread into her
>lungs. Two years ago she had a hysterectamy because a grapfruit size fibroid
>had been found which later was determined to be cancerous. While she had
>been in for check ups and monitoring, the diagnosis only came after she
>developed a cough that would not go away. A biopsy last month determined
>that the cancer had in fact spread to the lungs.
>Next week my aunt begins her first of three treaments a week for the next
>month of chemo. Where might I find the most information on this type of
>cancer, how to treat it and what to expect?
>
>Thank you for your help,
>Jennifer

This is a difficult cancer to treat, and with distant mets, your aunt is in for a difficult time. You could try a Medline search about new treatments, and talk with your aunt's oncologist about resources that he/she might be able to access for you. Good luck! 

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