Update on Alex

[Cosmobirdy]

Hey forum family,

I just got off the phone with Alex herself, and she wanted me to let you guys know what is going on.  She made it thru the surgery and is now in her room.  She sounded a little groggy, and said she is uncomfortable (which I am sure is an understatement!) ... but sounded so much better than I ever would have expected this soon after such major surgery... this is one very strong woman... :-)

They were able to remove the mass, but had to also remove some bowel that it had been twisted around.  The mass is ovarian cancer ... but the doctors said she has an 80% chance of beating it.  With Alex, I'd say it's probably 99% - she's too much of a fighter ...

She will probably be in the hospital until Saturday, which will give her a chance to be sure her pain is manageable and that she is a bit stronger before she goes home.  In 6 weeks she will begin chemo, just in case there were any cancer cells left that they were unable to remove.

Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers ... I know she appreciates each and every one.  I am not sure when she will feel up to posting here herself, but I promise to keep you all updated as soon as I hear any more.

Bye for now,
Rita

  

[Jacksmom516]

Thank you for the update -  Let her know her online "family" is thinking good thoughts and praying for her!

[kwarendorf]

That's good news :-)

[tjlmoo]

Bless you Rita for updating us all!
I'll keep the prayer going.
Blessings and prayers,
Tammy:)

[mokibear]

I don't get on much but saw this and just had to write.

Please send Alex my best and I'm sending out positive energy and prayers along with everyone else. She is tough and I have no doubt that she will beat this. I'm just sorry that she has to fight yet another battle.

Hugs
Moki

[anon07072023]

Wow, I am speechless. Really.  This is not what I wanted to hear this morning. And I'm sure definitely not what Alex wanted to hear.  

She is a fighter.  A lot of this new journey & the outcome will be directed by her outlook.  If she keeps positive, then I really think she can beat the cancer.

Now I'm so glad she called the surgeon and told him about her symptoms and how it's the same for ovarian cancer. That extra little amount of time in there - who knows where else it could have spread.

Does she know, yet, what stage she is in for her cancer?

Thanks so much for the update Rita.  

[Cosmobirdy]

I hope to talk to Alex again this evening ... if she hasn't already been on here herself by then, I will definitely let her know how you all are thinking about her and praying for her.  I know she will appreciate it all ... :-)

You guys are awesome,
Rita