This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3388], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Dr. [3211].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro.

TEXT

1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3388].
3. As we find, many things must be taken into consideration in giving suggestions for this body. True, there are pathological disturbances. There are conditions that must be met spiritually, there are conditions that must be met mentally - and we may then control the physical manifestations in same. That which has been in the body-mind has aided in keeping the disturbances through the alimentary canal, where there have been first lacerations in stomach and these brought on the catarrhal condition that exists in the nasal passages, which has contributed to the forming of cakes or hard places in the stomach - and a great deal of distress through duodenum as well as through the jejunum.
4. All of these have been a strain and a drain on the system; yet the diet, with the mental and spiritual attitude has helped. Do not disregard these - keep them - they will be worth more to the mind and soul than all the medics that may be applied.
5. Do not have operations. These would mean a renouncing of that which has builded physically, mentally, and spiritually in the body forces. If there is a continuation there may become distressing conditions through the lower portion of alimentary canal, but the greater help may come through the holding of the correct attitude. Not that there should be a denial of the condition existent, but there should be the continual affirming and the relying on, and the realization of the ability and the power of the Christ-Consciousness to make whole. If this is seen and applied in the life in dealing with others, there may come help; not by bragging, not by boasting, not by denying, but rather by edifying all with whom the body comes in contact, and then living day by day in those things and in those ways that the spirit, or seed of the spirit of truth is manifested.
6. Be patient, be gentle, be kind. Do not find fault with others. Be longsuffering with those who despitefully use you, and you will find that these attitudes will continue to bring greater help to the body - in the present and in the eternal life everlasting.
7. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 11/29/43 [3388]'s letter: "...Have been troubled with a nervous stomach for some years...the diagnosis of various doctors at different times has run from colitis to cancer in the rectum."
   1. Should I submit to an operation? 2. Can I expect a normal span of life in spite of this nervous stomach condition? 3. By whom and where may I be helped to carry out these treatments? 4. Should I ignore medical practice and confine myself to Christian Science, which I feel has helped me? 5. Or should I try to combine the treatments suggested with the teachings of Christian Science? 6. Should I get married with this condition? 7. How can I put on some weight? 8. Will the treatment suggested stop constant diarrhea? 9. Is there a cancerous condition in the rectum?

REPORTS

1. 12/27/43 [3388]'s wire:
   ROCHESTER MINN DEC 27 448P
   EDGAR CAYCE= ARCTIC CRESCENT V=
   GRATEFUL FOR DECEMBER SECOND READING ADDITIONAL ADVISE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED PRESENTLY ATTENDING MAYO CLINIC RECEIVED FULGERATION AND RADIUM TREATMENT FOR MALIGNANT GROWTH IN RECTUM NOW TAKING DIET AND MEDICINE IN ATTEMPT TO CONTROL DIARRHEA FROM LONG STANDING ULCERATIVE COLITIS CONDITION STOP ADVISE THAT IF PATHOLOGY DOES NOT IMPROVE IN TWO MONTHS THEN RADICAL OPERATION REMOVING COMPLETE COLON NECESSARY STOP HOW CAN DIARRHEA AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND PATHOLOGICAL CANCEROUS DEGENERATION BE CURTAILED STOP DIFFICULTY CONFINED TO RECTUM OTHERWISE FEELING EXCELLENT WITH UTMOST FAITH IN GOD AWAITING REPLY AND ADVISE. GLADLY PAY ADDITIONAL READING CHARGE=
   [3388]
2. 12/30/43 Questions:
   1. Shall I continue sulpha drugs? 2. Any other treatment for chronic ulcerated colitis? 3. What will prevent recurrence of rectal polyp? 4. Should any of the teeth be removed? 5. What caused original lacerations of stomach? 6. Was the operation performed a year ago correctly performed? 7. Is there a cancerous condition in the rectum? 8. Is medical treatment necessary? 9. Was the radium treatment recently taken at Mayo clinic helpful? 10. What diet would be most helpful? 11. How can I prevent metastasis? 12. Will malignancy subside with strict adherence to diet and improved mental attitude? 13. Is the increased malignancy a temporary phase or will it subside? 14. Will the malignancy spread to other parts of the body? 15. Shall I take the chance of refusing an operation in the belief that my condition will not deteriorate?
3. 1/05/44 See 3388-2.

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