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

  

[Karen99]

Many prayers and thoughts headed in your direction Alex.

The power of our "collective", our forum family, will uplift and strengthen you.

[tingletingle]

Oh, she is one tough cookie. Thanks for the update.

Sending my thoughts and prayers her way.

Blessings
Alex

[sandythegeek2]

Rita,  Thank  you so much for keeping up updated.  I'm sad that it's cancer but those odds are really good.  Alex will beat this.  Saying more prayers for Alex.  Send her our love and gentle hugs.

Sandy

[debgen]

Thanks so much for the update on Alex. I will certainly continue to pray for her. Pleas continue to keep us posted and send Alex our love.
Hugs,
Debf

[supermum_ms]

Thank you so much for letting us know how Alex is doing, Sh!t though, this was so not the news Alex needed!! She is a fighter, never a doubt about that but this burns, truely burns that she has to fight this fight, too!

Please let her know how much she means to us and how much we await her return!

HUGS.............JJ

[sllowe]

Thank you so much for keeping us posted!
I will continue to pray. Send her all our love.
-shell