


Leiomyosarcoma and my brave mother’s story
At age 69, my mother was diagnosed with a rare leiomyosarcoma in her liver. The tumor surrounded her hepatic artery and extended almost to her heart, as well as into her upper kidney.
She first went to the doctor when the tumor was 6 cm, and she was diagnosed in August when it had already reached 12.8 cm. The tumor had grown from 6 cm and doubled in size in just a few months.
Government doctors said surgery was impossible. Even if they removed the tumor, it would not be possible to fully clear it from the artery, and any remaining cancer cells could grow back. They also warned that she could die from bleeding due to the artery involvement.
We didn’t give up. We searched for doctors, and eventually we found the best one. I don’t want to mention the name here because it might look like I am advertising, but he truly did the impossible. He managed to remove 40% of her liver, the upper part of her kidney, and replace the liver artery with an artificial vein to clear the tumor completely.
The surgery lasted seven hours and was the scariest moment of my life. But she recovered very quickly. She has a very positive attitude and said she still has things to do in life.
After that, she had eight doses of chemotherapy, and now we are cancer-free. It has been one and a half years since the surgery, and I am so happy that we made the decision to proceed with it.
Her hair has grown back, she is healthier than ever, she is socializing with her friends, and she feels like she never had the illness at all.
I am sharing this to say that even the rarest and most difficult cases can sometimes be treated. Please stay positive and remember that this can be just a phase. I wish a speedy recovery to everyone who is battling leiomyosarcoma or supporting a loved one through it. Light be with you ♥️🧚♂️