The hysterectomy surgery was faster & easier on her than the thoracotomy. They
started at 12:40 & were done by 2:10 & she was in a room & awake by 4:30. They
want her to sit up tonight & she is supposed to be up & walking tomorrow. She
should be home saturday in time for our 34th anniversary on sunday.
We won't get the pathologist report until friday so don't know if she will need
chemo or radiation. The staff oncologist warned us that with this being the
second cancer & a different type within 5 years that she will have to watch out
for other cancers in the future.
GramPaHugs,
Alex,
> The hysterectomy surgery was faster & easier on her than the thoracotomy. They
> started at 12:40 & were done by 2:10 & she was in a room & awake by 4:30. They
> want her to sit up tonight & she is supposed to be up & walking tomorrow. She
> should be home saturday in time for our 34th anniversary on sunday.
I'm glad for you both that is over. And sounds as if it went as well as it
could.
> We won't get the pathologist report until friday so don't know if she will need
> chemo or radiation.
I hate waits like this. May it be good news.
> The staff oncologist warned us that with this being the
> second cancer & a different type within 5 years that she will have to watch out
> for other cancers in the future.
Hate to pick on the nice oncologist, but that is sure stating the obvious.
Anyone who has had one cancer is watching out for the future. Anyone who
even has cancer in their family watches out.
> GramPaHugs,
> Alex,
Glad to hear she's doing so well. Hope the pathology reports are favorable.
Adelle

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Been thinking about both of you all day Alex. Give Sarah our best - the ASA
prayer circle is working fulltime.
Kelly
Alex,
Thank you for letting us know how Sarah is doing and how the surgery went.
Still wishing you all the best and still praying and sending healing
thoughts for Sarah also.
I hope you pamper her muchly for your anniversary. I know you are the strong
one and that you do look out for her alot.
It sure is scary about the cancer and having to watch for it all the time.
But I will be keeping on praying that no cancer comes back or that she
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Love and hugs to all
Good thoughts coming your way too.
Squirrely Jo
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Whew, glad to hear the surgery went so well. Now praying that the
pathologist's report would go just as easily! Tell Sarah to take it easy and
that she has lots of folks praying for her!

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(((Alex and Sarah)))
we will continue our vigil for both of you...
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Patty - 23 Jul 2004 02:30 GMT
{{{{{Sarah and Alex}}}}},
Glad the surgery is behind you and things went well. Sending prayers for a
good path report and extra prayers for an easy, quick recovery.
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Hoping your hills are never too steep!
Be well, Patty
I'm glad to hear she's doing ok after the surgery. Sending thoughts for speedy
healing.
Sarah L
"Friends are those people who know the words to the song in your heart and sing
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The prayers, good thoughts, candles & what ever worked. The cancer had
progressed to stage 1A grade 2 but hadn't spread yet so they got it all. Sarah
doesn't need radiation or chemo & can come home tomorrow saturday 7/24/04.
GramPaHugs,
Alex,
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ShenMei9 - 24 Jul 2004 04:12 GMT
Alex,
that is just the best news I could have heard today.
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Kim McCarthy - 24 Jul 2004 04:30 GMT
>Alex,
>that is just the best news I could have heard today.
>
>m
Amen
Kimmy
Char - 24 Jul 2004 06:28 GMT
> candles & what ever worked. The cancer had
>progressed to stage 1A grade 2 but hadn't spread yet so they got it all.
>Sarah
>doesn't need radiation or chemo & can come home tomorrow saturday 7/24/04.
Thank you, lord. I am so very happy for you and Sarah, Alex.
Char
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Kelly Cobb - 24 Jul 2004 13:50 GMT
Hip hip hooray!!
I am so happy for both of you! What a huge relief. Thanks for letting us
know, Alex.
Kelly C.;o)
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donnah - 24 Jul 2004 14:35 GMT
(((Alex and Sarah)))
this good news brought tears to my eyes...
donnah
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Harvey R. Stone - 24 Jul 2004 17:28 GMT
> (((Alex and Sarah)))
> this good news brought tears to my eyes...
> donnah
Very understandable,,,, so much on the line for a person or persons involved
and such good news.
Harv
Adelle D. Stavis, Esq. - 24 Jul 2004 14:40 GMT
Fantastic news! How wonderful!
May the rest of her recovery be swift! And may this never be an issue for
you and Sarah ever again!

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Melissa - 24 Jul 2004 17:25 GMT
That is great news! Here's hoping she recovers from the surgery quickly!!
melissa
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>The prayers, good thoughts, candles & what ever worked. The cancer had
>progressed to stage 1A grade 2 but hadn't spread yet so they got it all. Sarah
>doesn't need radiation or chemo & can come home tomorrow saturday 7/24/04.
Very good news Alex.
I hope that her recovery is smooth, and that she won't have to deal
with cancer again.
Rose
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Caroline Marold - 25 Jul 2004 06:34 GMT
Prayers on going Alex. So glad they got it all.
Duckie
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Harvey R. Stone - 25 Jul 2004 13:47 GMT
Well said,,,,, It is time for us to remember that this does happen. It
is also the time to thank the Lord for this day because we are not promised
another. It is time to enjoy the little things that are a part of a
couples day to day life and to let her know how pleased you are about how
things turned out. It is time to push the fear away that I know you felt
and fill that space with love.
Harv
> Prayers on going Alex. So glad they got it all.
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> Alex,
That is so wonderful! Give Sarah a big hug from us. What great news to come
home to. Praying the knowledge speeds and smooths her recovery from surgery.

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