ALESIA'S STORY GIVES HOPE TO CANCER VICTIM.(OPINION)(Letter to the Editor)

From: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: December 15, 2002 | Copyright information

The article last Sunday about reporter Tom Alesia and his battle with testicular cancer was one of the best I have read. It touched me personally since I have been fighting cancer since December 1997.

I have been through the standard treatments and several experimental programs. I have not yet won the fight, but I am still alive. Knowing that Alesia is doing so well revives the hopes that sometimes do fade. Thank you, Mr. Alesia, for sharing your story. I wish you well. ...

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