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Greetings and Update from Fr. Victor

April 7, 2005

April 7, 2005
St. Tikhon

Dear friends,

Another month has passed, and it's time to give you a short report on my condition.

There is really just one new development, which needs to be mentioned. As of last Monday, April 4, all chemotherapy and radiation therapy are over. From now on, we focus on the building up of my immune system and the strengthening of my organism. For these goals, I see Dr. Thomas Cowan, MD, and use Iscador and other various natural remedies.

Some positive results are already obvious. Even though conventional treatment has caused some drops in my blood count, and my esophagus  has been so badly burnt by radiations that it is painful to swallow, my weight remains more or less stable, and in general I feel much better than would often be expected from a patient after so much chemo- and radiation treatment.

From many of my friends, I still receive messages of loving support (most noticeably, from my Godson, Maxim, in Beijing), and I know that I continue to be carried by your many hopes and prayers.

Thank you and may God bless you abundantly!

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