03/04/2003

ERICH BERGMANN RECOVERING MIRACULOUSLY 

Erich Bergmann, a Riverhead Raceway security guard was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer this past December.

Bergmann has been going under a strenuous regime of treatments and it appears Bergmann has made some great progress.

Bergmann returned back home on February 22nd after some tests which showed promising news.  After running through the full gamut of tests such as blood work, CAT Scans, MRI, PET scans, and x-rays, the results showed that 50+% if cancer cells in his bone marrow have been reduced to 10%.

The tumor in his clavicle has been reduced from 12 cm to now 2 cm.  In addition, all his blood counts have greatly improved.  However the best news of all is that the two largest and perhaps the most lethal tumors which were on his brain and spine have miraculously disappeared.

Erich's doctor is very pleased with his progress and has started Erich on a monthly infusion of medication to strengthen his bones and prevent further bone loss.   Overall, Erich has lost about sixty pounds but his appetite has returned somewhat and hopefully he can regain some of his lost wait.

In three months, Erich will be retested for his progress and then evaluated for a stem cell transplant to help him in remission.

Erich gets stronger everyday but still has some ups and downs.  The Bergmann family wishes to keep your prayers going to help Erich overcome this ordeal and would like to thank the racing community for their support, cards, calls, and visits.

Sources:  J.A. Ackley/Diane Bergmann/LongIslandJam.com
Posted:  March 4, 2003