Melanie Tem January 7 at 10:46pm · Forgive the impersonal nature of this, but I wanted to let people know as smoothly as possible that I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer in the stomach lining. Two and a half years ago, shortly after we moved into our new home, the breast cancer I had in 1997 recurred, metastasized to my skeleton. It had destroyed part of a vertebra, but until a month ago I had very few symptoms. But now my skeleton, bone marrow, and stomach are all involved. No one can predict how much time we have, but the doctor is estimating about a year. I won’t be on Facebook much but Steve will let you know as things progress. I’ve explored alternate treatments and have made my choices. Although I appreciate people’s concern, I’m not soliciting suggestions. I’ll make this the best year I can.
Melanie Tem
January 7 at 10:46pm ·
Forgive the impersonal nature of this, but I wanted to let people know as smoothly as possible that I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer in the stomach lining. Two and a half years ago, shortly after we moved into our new home, the breast cancer I had in 1997 recurred, metastasized to my skeleton. It had destroyed part of a vertebra, but until a month ago I had very few symptoms. But now my skeleton, bone marrow, and stomach are all involved. No one can predict how much time we have, but the doctor is estimating about a year. I won’t be on Facebook much but Steve will let you know as things progress. I’ve explored alternate treatments and have made my choices. Although I appreciate people’s concern, I’m not soliciting suggestions. I’ll make this the best year I can.