Al Pater sister breast cancer>bone metastasis

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Hi All,

My sister's breast cancer has metastasized to her spinal column, with

probable further tests to be done. It has been 47 months since her

diagnosis in November, 2000. I had at that time calculated 20-year

survival odds of 32%.

When we saw her over the Thanksgiving Day holiday in her home, she

had what we thought was arthritis in her knee and back.

My sister is a fighter and highly determined.

My aunt in her 50's had bone and other cancers after both breasts

were removed for cancer about 8 years earlier and then she developed

leukemia. She had much pain and fought many years also.

At times such as these, I thank my CRON and lucky stars.

Cheers, Alan Pater