The Story of Georgia and The Dragon (AKA Leiomyosarcoma)

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The story so far:
After many attempts in 2010 and early 2011 to sort out some medical issues, I had a series of ultrasounds and blood tests. Finally, thanks to a wonderful female GP, I was referred to the Mercy Hospital.This referral eventually led to a Hysterectomy on May 25 2011.This went well and I was home within the week.

I then received an early call back to the Mercy Hospital: verdict- the "fibroids" that had been removed were in fact cancerous tumors.A PET scan was then arranged. This revealed that the cancer had spread to other areas as well: in the right pelvic lymph nodes and the peritoneum.The gynacological oncologist at the Mercy has informed me that "this is not a situation where this sarcoma can be cured".

So what is it exactly?
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) otherwise known as The Dragon.
Standard treatments recommended to me involve chemotherapy.

What next?
A referral to Peter Mac to consider entry into a Clinical trial: The Picasso III trial. I intend to sign up for this and treatment will begin in July - probably week 3.

LOVE YOUR LIFE! Georgia