Neva Yoder

High grade Leiomyosarcoma of the Colon

"My faith in God grew and I don't take life for granted! I found freedom and peace in Christ!"

Diagnosis & Treatment

CANCER TYPE

Leiomyosarcoma of the Colon

AGE DIAGNOSED

31

Medical Center

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, OH

Surgeon

Dr. Cebul - Wooster, OH

Oncologist

Dr. David Leibner - Columbus, OH

Clinical Trials

Medical Treatment

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Details of Treatment

I received chemo every 3 weeks, a total of 5 treatments. 1 surgery with clean margins.

Medication During Treatment

I had a reaction to the Doxorubicin / Dacarbazine combination of chemo, so the rest of my treatments were a low dose of Doxorubicin.

Alternative Therapies During Treatment

Naturopath

Supplements

Chiropractor

Massage

Exercise

No sugar

No Gluten

Fasting

Prayer

WHAT CANCER TAUGHT ME

My faith in God grew and I don't take life for granted! I found freedom and peace in Christ!

Supplements

WHAt helped me during treatment

Staying hydrated and drinking lots of bone broth. Mistletoe therapy Coffee Enemas

Favorite Quote

Live by grace, not by fear.

Advice for Others

Conventional medicine isn't the only option.

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