Pass out in car while driving and rushed to emergency room. June 9, 1999- Local pathology reports tumor to be malignant. Doctors send results to Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ for cancer pathology. June 18, 1999- Appointment with local oncologist explains that I have hemangiopericytoma sarcoma . Doctor determines the grade of my cancer is very high.
Sarcoma spreads very easy and is a very aggresive cancer.
Recommends visiting Mayo Clinic for treatment options and second opinion. July 5, 1999- Discover another lump. Doctor finds yet another one on the right side of my chest bringing the total to 4. Says I should wait until I get back from Mayo Clinic before beginning treatment, but wants to be ready to proceed immediately. He said that if I did have to have these lumps anywhere, it's good that they are on the skin and not deep inside muscle tissue or the body cavity.