P.E. teacher Flo Moridomi, thought to be in remission with endometrial and uterine cancer, was discovered to have a two-and-a-half cm tumor on her liver and nodules in her lungs, which could quite possibly be signs of new cancer development. The tumor and the nodules were both discovered on Mon. March 14 at UCSF medical center.

Moridomi was first diagnosed with the two forms of cancer on Sept 30, 2002 in Children’s Cal Pacific Hospital when symptoms of heavy fatigue caused her to seek professional aid. In the six months following the diagnosis, Moridomi underwent chemotherapy. Her ability to eat was lost, and she experienced extreme weakness and mental stress. In addition to the chemotherapy, she had several surgeries in order to remove tumors, scrape out cancerous tissue, and one hysterectomy was performed. Following the months of chemotherapy, Moridomi went on vacation and returned to begin radiation therapy 45 minutes per day, for 45 dives. After the therapy Moridomi was able to transition back into work and daily life. According to Moridomi, her hospital bills within those few months of treatment easily reached over $100,000. Without her medical insurance treatment for her cancer would have been close to impossible.

After another routine checkup on Fri., March 18, chemotherapy was the course of action suggested by her doctors to treat the nodules and the newly formed tumor.

“ My concern rests with other students who have fought cancer, have relatives, family and friends who have fought cancer,” Moridomi said.” Don’t be afraid of the disease. With today’s technology and medications, your survival rate is much, much higher.