Is it really elective surgery if the alternative is cancer?
Looking for some BIG thoughts, prayers, good ju-ju, or whatever you got for my sister, Courtney Nicole Owen. Like myself, my aunt, and 2 cousins, my sister will have her ENTIRE stomach removed next Wednesday at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Given an 83% chance of stomach cancer and 4% chance of survival if you get it, having your stomach removed is the only 100% way to prevent getting gastric cancer and this is just what she will do.
Courtney, you are an amazing wife, mother, sister, auntie, etc. I have no doubt in my mind that you are making the best decision for you to ensure you will live a long, healthy, and amazing life. Keep your chin up….you got this and you have all of us to lean on for love and support!
“Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to help you grow.” – Caroline Myss
