This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by the husband, new Associate member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the article in Coronet.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

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, [5172].
3. As we find, there are disturbing conditions here, and these are producing such segregations in tumors throughout the uterus (and these are tending to grow), that the sooner there can be the operative measures for removing the organs of the pelvis, the less danger there will be of these becoming of a malignant nature.
4. Because some of these are blood tumors, others are lymph tumors, there will be the necessity for being ready to give transfusions, should this become necessary.
5. In the operation be mindful that the blood tumors are not themselves cut before there is all of the removal of the organs, or we may have a great deal of trouble.
6. While these are against the principles, yet if there would be the opportunity for the entity to complete this experience and have the greater activities for good in this experience these should be necessary.
7. Ready for question.
8. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 9/29/43 Husband's letter: "The article was so convincing that I have decided to get in touch with you, not merely for the sake of curiosity, but because we need your help. Our problem is of a strictly personal nature, and no one, including my wife, is aware of the exact details, except our physician. On October 21st, my wife and I will have been married 4 years, and the reasons for our being childless have been recently revealed to me by our physician. I am most anxious to know whether my wife can be cured without the use of surgery. I too, am being treated symptomatically until the true nature of my trouble can be diagnosed. I hope the above information is sufficient to make a reading for both of us."
2. 11/17/43 Husband's letter: "The enclosed application does not bear the signature of my wife or a witness, because of the nature of the matter as explained previously. I hope you can help us. Will apply for a Physical Reading of myself the moment finances permit."
3. 11/26/43 Husband's letter: "The time factor in our cases is extremely important for our future physical well-being. However, had I not by chance, learned of your psychic powers, I probably would have missed the opportunity to seek your aid. Therefore, kindly accept our applications for membership, and I will be most grateful to receive a reading at your earliest convenience."
4. 12/15/43 Husband's letter: "I hardly know what to say or do, in view of the facts recently exposed to me... Your letters have not been answered sooner as I have just returned from New York, where I have gone through a great deal of painful diagnostic procedure only to be told by the doctor that nothing can be done, and for that reason, it would be foolish on my part to see other doctors and spend a great deal of money unnecessarily. This news immediately prompted me to ask you for an emergency reading [for himself]... However, upon reading your letters explaining the frantic rush for help by so many people, I realized the situation you and your staff are in... I hope it won't be too late till June, as I have more faith in you than the specialist I have seen, although I pray it will not be too late."
5. 4/44 Husband's letter: "From our previous correspondence, you undoubtedly know why I desire a reading for my wife. Questions: (1) Should I reveal the physical condition of my wife to her? (2) Will surgery eventually become necessary? (3) Is pregnancy possible; if so, would it be harmful?"
6. 5/10/44 Husband's letter: "The only reason I haven't asked for an emergency reading is in consideration for others who are just as anxious and waiting their turn... Perhaps I should have stated exactly what my wife's trouble is. Knowing the facts, is bad enough, and having to write about them certainly is not a happy occasion: Our physician's diagnosis is that there are several uterine fibroids or tumors present about the size of a golf ball. They were soft on palpation and in a state of progressive enlargement. There being no satisfactory treatment known, a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) will have to be performed... Obviously it isn't a question of whether we can wait for the appointment. The point is, will it be too late?"
7. 5/44 Husband's letter: "Many thanks for your letter of the 13th... Questions: (1) Will these tumors tend to become malignant? (2) Are they the cause of the menstrual periods being delayed for the last several months, about one week late, or is there another factor involved? (3) Will surgery become necessary or can I hope for a favorable prognosis? (4) Would a normal pregnancy be possible?... Many thanks for your patience in regard to our problem."

REPORTS

1. 4/16/45 GD's note: "Pursuant to request of [5172]'s husband, membership fee was refunded because of his cancelled Physical Rdg. appointment due to EC's death."
2. 9/28/49 Questionnaire-Letter sent. No reply.
3. 4/16/52 Notation by IMG: No record of verbal or written contact on this case since date of reading, with the exception of husband's request for refund on 4/16/45.

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