A note from a breast cancer bopsy: I was diagnosed (via a regular mammogram) in 2016. Neither my doctor or I could feel anything wrong, so I was surprised when they showed me the little "tadpole" on the screen and asked me to come back for a biopsy in a few days. After a lumptomony showed it was a contained cancer and a chat with both an oncologist and a radiation oncologist I chose to have only radiation. I can now say I'm a healthy survivor of 6-1/2 years, and a strong promoter of annual mammograms. Keep the faith, Alex. I truly believe that faith and attitude helped me through this difficult (successful) journey.
Dear Alex, God bless you on this journey and thank you for sharing…it is much appreciated. I recently had a lumpectomy…what sent me to the doctor was “an itch” …one itchy breast. They found some precancerous cells and removed them. I’ll be having a follow up mammogram and sonogram on Monday. I feel the same way, if I do have breast cancer I would have a mastectomy. Bless you for being so open …it will be a great help to many woman. ❤
Alex and John, so sorry to hear about your bad news. Prayers to both of you. And a little something I hope will put a smile on your face. My mom had breast cancer forty five years ago. I was all of twenty four at the time and could not imagine having a breast removed. There wasn't any reconstruction back then, cut it off and that was it. I said to my mom, "how can you deal with this terrible thing losing a breast how horrible. Her response was," its just a breast honey, your dad never played with that side anyway".
I am a 3 year bc survior. I turned to my friends on Facebook for pray. With the power of pray my journey has gone well. No chemo, but had surgery and radition.. Also on anastrozole for 5 years. I have completed 3 years 2 years to go. Prays for you and John.
I worked with the Breast Cancer Center for 6 years and I attended the weekly cancer conferences and they discuss different cases on diagnosis, care, etc. I knew I needed to get the bilateral mastectomy because it is likely to go to the other breast. Everything is so political and so it was the safest to have a bilateral mastectomy. Then it became a thing to just do the breast that had the cancer. It’s my body and I knew what I had to do and I have no regrets. I am two years out and now I have decided to go ahead with the cosmetic surgery. I had so much to think about but it until months later that I realized I would feel better to have breasts. I was also stage 1 and I am very thankful. I am praying for you and your family and You will get threw this and you will see life in a very different way. Much Love.❤
Alex, I met you when Covid started in Sherman Dennison, TX and my cousin were at the quilting thing that weekend. You were so kind. I wanted to join in Plano but Covid took off and I never have. Praying for you.
So sorry you have to take this journey. I was so grateful my children are all grown. I had uterine cancer. I had chemo and radiation. So I had a hysterectomy at Sarah Cannon in Nashville. I hurt more from a sprained knee than from my surgeries. I had a mesh put in one day and hysterectomy the next. I am prone to blood clots. Have the greatest doctors you could ever want. I am cancer free now for 18 months. Hurray for you for speaking out. I turned 80 last September. I am enjoying my second childhood. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
THANK YOU ---- THANK YOU -----THANK YOU! I am an 84 year old 38 year double breast cancer survivor. Alex you are a huge blessing in this journey. You have informed, encouraged, and entertained me so beautifully for years. May you be blessed with a healing journey and continue this experience with the grace, positivity and joy for life you are always known for. God bless you dear Alex' just as you have blessed so many of us by using your energy, time and emotions in helping so many as you did today. May you be enriched in turn and on the rough days feel all who support and love you holding you close. You go girl!!!
Owen was amazing! Oh my goodness, Alex, you just popped up,in my uTube feed! So happy to see you, but not happy to hear about your breast cancer. It was you, who inspired me to learn to quilt, way back in 2002. I was receive ting from a heart attack, and found Simply Quilts. Thank you, so much. I had my oen journey, in 2007, whrn I was diagnosed with DCIS… Ductal. Carcinoma in Situ.. i had a lumpectomy, and radiation.. They don’t even treat it anymore… which I thunk is wrong. You will be in my prayers❤
I'm so sorry, but I'm glad you have such a great prognosis! I've watched your shows off and on for many years. I didn't know until this video that you have a great personality!
This is quite an exhausting journey! My 2 friends and I started Cancer Comfort Quilts to have for Chemo, doctors appts. Travelling to physicians etc. These are lap quilts. We live in Roseburg, Oregon. We hear from various sources about people on this journey and pray for them as we make the quilts. We then meet them and if they are open to it we pray with them and every time we think of them we pray. Each quilt is different and we make bags to put them in with pockets. We put water, snacks, coloring books, pens etc. in the pockets! Love you and that you are sharing this journey! June
Brave people share. Thank you for sharing with us. I lost 2 sisters in the 90's to breast cancer. Medicine is so much better now. Lots of love. Stretched stars is still my favorite quilt
In April I will be 5 years out from triple negative breast cancer. When you commented about the dimpling it reminded me of the fact that I did not know that dimpling could also include an entire indentation of the side of your breast. That is what mine looked like and I just attributed it to a bra that was too tight. When they handed us a book explaining all the issues and they showed a picture it showed a concave side of a breast. Wish I would have known that years before I was diagnosed. Thankfully it did not spread into lymph nodes. I watched you when you had your show on TV and even have a picture with you from an APQS quilt show.... Your shows inspired me to make many quilts. Sending you healing thoughts. Hope all goes well for you in this journey.
You got this! I got sick in Dec. 2021. Doc on call would not order a blood test for 3 weeks. I had eaten razor clams right after Thanksgiving and was sick within an hour. I thought would bet over it, but 3 weeks and 4 doc visits later, I was worse. Blood test on Dec. 31,and headed to emergency surgery on Jan. 4. Large access in Intestine, removed, but they found uterine cancer during the surgery scan. Went through genetic testing and my cancer is environmental, caused probably by talc and stage 3. The most important thing I can pass onto you is to do the chemo, if needed. I had 2 more surgeries and 6 radio chemo treatments. I did not get sick from chemo, but I could not eat very much. The cellulite did disappear though! I finished chemo on Sept. 8 and had complete hysterectomy on Dec. 1,2021. Make sure to baby yourself and rest a lot during chemo. I am just now beginning to be able to do a little more at home now. I am now cancer free and trying to help others with love. Bless you through this journey. I am 68 and my gram taught me to quilt when I was 9 and had the mumps. Sending prayers!
Alex, I've watched you for years. Back when my children were young I watched you on TV. Hardly ever missed a show. I wish you the best on your journey. Stay strong.🥰🥰🙏🙏❤️❤️
God bless you. I had surgery for colon cancer Jan 9, 2013 a 20 inch tumor with 3 lymphnode inv. I had an annual checkup yesterday, Jan 9, 2023. I have been participating in a 10 year study regarding survival of patients who become physically active if they have better survival rate and less risk of recurrence. I have not been able to be more active over the years but I have survived! In spite of myself. God has blessed us. I am a quilter as was my mom. I have a mountain of fabric to create with, I love to give my products.
Hi Alex, ❤️ Oh my goodness, I've never heard of a cancer diagnosis compared to a quilt block - I almost had to get the seam ripper out!! My body tightened up with such pressure of anxiety for you. I've never had the pleasure of meeting you but i've followed you and bought many of your books and patterns. I thank you so much for sharing your journey. My husband has been fighting cancer since 2005. His journey has been exhausting and stressful but in the end - "He's still here with me" and I am so blessed for that. I pray both You and John take one day at a time and don't rush into anything. You have such a positive attitude and uplifting spirit. Your laughter is so precious and is felt right to my core. Again, thank you so much for your sweetness. I can't wait to make some scarves of joy. Hi John, praying for you as well. Head Up, Shoulders Back, Purpose Firm and Don't Look Back 💐❤️ Hugs to all.
Cancer Research has climbed some big mountains in the last 20 years. I pray for a full recovery for you. My 50-year-old son was diagnosed with throat lymphoma. With 6 chemo treatments his pet scan came back negative. I hope they find the best cocktail for you Alex.
I was with you and Sarah when we went to see your mom in the hospital in high school. She was the first person I knew who had breast cancer. Who would have every thought the three of us would go through this journey during our lives. My thoughts are with you and I am so glad you have a good team of doctors and people to support you. Thank you for taking this opportunity to spread the word about breast cancer and encourage others to do self checks and get their annual mammograms. It is sooooo important!!
I’m an 11 yr survivor (next month). I’m 1 sided because my surgeon said I’d want reconstruction, which I didn’t. I was lucky, no chemo or rads. I was lucky my hub was my care giver for two weeks, then I went back to work. My best wishes for you to get thru this like I did. I’m now 73 and sewing more now than ever. Huggs to you!
I love your attitude, it will help. May I share my experience…..I was diagnosed with bladder in 2006, wow. They removed the bladder, My lymnodes were clear, i received 16 chemo treatments. The cancer was contained and I felt just Like you. My attitude made a big difference. Thank you. God bless. And hang I there.
We are sisters in survivorship!! I too chose to have a bilateral mastectomies. Luckily, I didn’t need chemo or radiation. God bless you and John on your journey and bless the surgeons and nurses caring for you!
Thank you for this. I lost my DAD in May 2022 to metastatic breast cancer. He participated in every trial that was available to him. At the time I was furious with his doctors because I felt they were very interested in my dads case because male breast cancer is so rare. At the time, the treatments were clearly not helping and making his quality of life less than it could have been. However, now that I have had time to think about it, it was ultimately up to my DAD to continue treatments and he NEVER gave up hope EVER. Also, his participation will hopefully help future BC patients.
23 years since my diagnosis and treatment. Although I’m a nurse, I immediately lost my nurse brain, thought processes, moved into patient thinking. Just had to give myself time to wrap my brain around the information I was given. You can do this. You have all our thoughts and prayers.
NO REGRETS JUST BLESSINGS! I was in your scenario 10 years ago and life has only gotten better since. Optional bilateral was the best decision I ever made. Champion on, dear Alex!
I went through the same thing with Colon cancer, I told all my students to get their Colonoscopy, and most of them did, but I am so glad I went kind of live, with it.
Alex and John, you are in my prayers. Back in June, 2021 I heard the words "you have Squamous Cell Carcinoma" and I went numb. Long story short, I'm in remission, have recently finally gained back the first 10 of 51 pounds I lost, and pray daily I don't have to hear those words or similar words (breast cancer) . Being that I turned 71 when I went through my first cancer and was told I "should" have a 96-97% success result before Radiation and Chemo even began, I was and remain hopeful. I was so scared when I had to have a mammogram directly after my cancer treatments of what I might possibly hear. I didn't, but it's still on my mind. I wish you the best results! I will pray for you daily. Please keep your fans as up to date as you wish, but know I'll be thinking of you every day and praying for the best outcome.
Go Dog Go was my granddaughters favorite ❤️ I read it so much learned it by heart. She is 14 now. I still have Go Dog Go in my bookcase. So sorry of your health issues. But you are going to do fine. My niece just had her 10 year cancer free anniversary.
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so sorry that you are going through this. I wish you and your loved ones the best in this journey. You are in my prayers. God bless you.
Thank you for sharing your news with us. We are here for your support. You are a very strong and optimistic woman. I think you will come out of procedures very well. My blessings are with you and John. Know that you have many people to support you whenever you need us. God bless.
35:16 Thank you for sharing your diagnosis, with your reassuring words. Yes, I’ve been there. It is a journey, and one we don’t choose, but we continue on. I live in an isolated part of California in the Eastern Sierra. We are very fortunate to have have excellent breast surgeon, and radiologist to guide us on this journey.
I had a bilateral mastectomy 20 years ago. They did immediate reconstruction by a tram flap procedure. They took my tummy fat and part of my abdominal muscle to reconstruct. It was a little harder recovery due to the additional abdominal surgery but the results were excellent. I am grateful that option was given to me. My mom had a single and 50+ years ago she had a very bad scar. I chose to go a different route and am so happy I did. Good luck sister.
Thank you and John for sharing your journey. I cried as you explained going for testing because I relived the fear I had when I went in for testing by myself. It seems the anxiety waiting for results would kill me before any cancer could. I can't tell you how helpful it is that you are sharing what you are going through. As a retired RN, I know the cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and there are many that have to go it alone. Your decision to share shows your kindness and courage and will no doubt help others out there not feel so alone in their journey and perhaps save lives.
You’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to do: you’re working your way through this part of your path in the way that best suits your needs and skills. You’re surrounded by a superb standard of care. And fabulous tribes. All best wishes!
My prayers are with you. I got my diagnosis’s October 2021. I have had my first mammogram since and there is no sign of returning cancer. Praise God! I had 15 days of radiation and will be on a medication for 5 years no chemo. You can do this. Again prayers for you and your family and the journey that you all are getting ready to take.
Prayers for you and your family. I watched your quilting show many years ago. So happy to see you. Prayers for quick healing with no returns. Keep on quilting.
I was diagnosed in 2002 with stage 3B. I found tumor in March had had a Mammogram in Jan. Self exam I found my tumor !! I had biracial Mastectomy. Chemo. Long journey but I am still here. Positive prayers! Thank you for talking so frankly about this. I believe in faith and positive thoughts ! Twenty years later docs keep telling me I should not be here. My goal was to see my kids graduation from high school. They were 2 nd grader and kindergarten! Today I am here at Disney with grown kids, spouses and my first grandchild!!! Have faith be positive!!!
I am sorry you are dealing with this. You will be in my thoughts. My husband is going through his own journey. I am sending you good and healing thoughts. Thank you for sharing with us. Big hugs to you.
I was diagnosed with BC in 2009. I was 41. I had one the size of a golf ball in one side and luckily with an MRI they found small one in other side. Did bilateral mastectomy. Luckily no chemo or radiation and surgeon cleared the margins. Everyone’s journey is your own. Laughter was my best way of dealing with mine. The surgeries now are so much easier because the plastic surgeon can come in right after breast surgeon and put expanders. They a few months later you swap out expanders with implants. Please don’t do a flap procedure. Implants are so much safer now. I am part of a BC group in Tennessee where I try and help new survivors on their journey. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Believe it or not it was the best thing that happened to me because I appreciate life so much more and have met such amazing and brave women.
Alex and John my prayers will continue. I had a journey of my own for 3 years with Metastatic Melanoma. I have beat it, though seeing the Oncologist every 4 months for tests. My Mother taught me years ago as we go through struggles in our life, it is not so much about why this happened to me (others) but "How do you walk through it?" You are a wonderful example to others of positive attitude, sharing, talking about it and knowing you will carry on. Thank you.
I just had a double mastectomy last May 2022, Alex you are making a great decision for you! I didn’t have to do the chemo or radiation therapy at all so I am so happy. Recovery was great I had no problems at all and I am 70 years young. I will be praying that you have great recovery and no chemo and radiation therapy is needed. Thanks for all you do. Stephanie
Bless you, Alex Anderson, as you travel this journey! I walked it with my sister from diagnosis to her funeral; her journey lasted just over 8 years. The type she has was very aggressive but her team kept her informed all along the way. When it hit the last time, it had metastasized & they were no drugs or surgery options. She lasted just under 8 weeks from last diagnosis. Alex, prayers for you & your family. Best of luck on your journey!
Thoughtful and loving of you to allow your son in law to feel the lump, he will always have that reference if something changes in your daughter's anatomy ❤️
Alex, thank you so much for this video and sharing your story. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t believe the number of women who have commented on their journeys as well. A great reminder for us to do our self check. And if the power, strength and resiliency of women.
I had breast cancer in 1998 at the age of 42. I am still here. :) Yeah, it's contained! Pet scans were not available when I had cancer. I began with a lumpectomy, which was not enough, so I had to have more surgery. I chose a bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. The reconstruction I chose was a trans-abdominal free flap and could be done only once in my life, so I chose bi-lateral. It was a 15 hour surgery, with a year's recovery. During surgery, Lymph nodes were taken, revealing metastasis, so chemo began after the last of the 4 drain tubes were removed. Whichever road you choose through all the options, we will see you on the finished side of this part of your journey. I sounds as though you have a wonderful support group
I originally watched your show in the 1980's (I think) on PBS. Your love of quilting inspired me. I did not know you were on UA-cam. I just happened to notice the thumb nail for this video and recognized you. I have been through what you are going through and am 10 years out. My mother and brother also made this journey. Thank you for sharing with us. Your positive attitude is still inspiring. I will share this with as many people as I can. God keep you and your family in his arms always.
Knowing that your procedure is getting close, I wanted you to know that I have been lifting your name to the Father God for your healing as you are on this journey. So many will hear of your health challenge and hopefully will be more mindful of their bodies. Prayers will continue for you and your family. Much love, Hazel
Dearest Alex, just learned about your health problem & gasped. Is so refreshing to see what a wonderful teacher you are, go on air & explain the whole thing like we are doing a new quilt. God bless you for being so giving & kind, thank you. You are in good hands at Stanford. Good luck with everything, speedy recovery & lots of prayers going your way excellent teacher. Love you.
Those 3 words “you have cancer” are always scary/unnerving/earth-shattering. In the last decade, I’ve been thru surgery, chemo and radiation, and am now a 3-time cancer survivor. Stay positive, make time for yourself, and be proactive. Stay strong, but let your care-givers, family and friends take care of you. Thoughts and prayers for you and John.
May God bless you through this journey. I will pray for your total recovery. I learned to quilt watching you on Simply Quilts on HGTV. Thank you!! 😊🙏🤗💟
So sorry. I managed to catch mine in the PRE-cancer stage. God is good, and He's got your back. God bless you and yours.
So very glad regarding your good news. May God continue to bless you.
Thank you for being so forth right. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh my goodness, Sis, please know u r both in my Prayers...Thank u for your updates...
A note from a breast cancer bopsy: I was diagnosed (via a regular mammogram) in 2016. Neither my doctor or I could feel anything wrong, so I was surprised when they showed me the little "tadpole" on the screen and asked me to come back for a biopsy in a few days. After a lumptomony showed it was a contained cancer and a chat with both an oncologist and a radiation oncologist I chose to have only radiation. I can now say I'm a healthy survivor of 6-1/2 years, and a strong promoter of annual mammograms. Keep the faith, Alex. I truly believe that faith and attitude helped me through this difficult (successful) journey.
Dear Alex, God bless you on this journey and thank you for sharing…it is much appreciated. I recently had a lumpectomy…what sent me to the doctor was “an itch” …one itchy breast. They found some precancerous cells and removed them. I’ll be having a follow up mammogram and sonogram on Monday. I feel the same way, if I do have breast cancer I would have a mastectomy. Bless you for being so open …it will be a great help to many woman. ❤
Alex and John, so sorry to hear about your bad news. Prayers to both of you. And a little something I hope will put a smile on your face. My mom had breast cancer forty five years ago. I was all of twenty four at the time and could not imagine having a breast removed. There wasn't any reconstruction back then, cut it off and that was it. I said to my mom, "how can you deal with this terrible thing losing a breast how horrible. Her response was," its just a breast honey, your dad never played with that side anyway".
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Wish you all the strength in the world
I am a 3 year bc survior. I turned to my friends on Facebook for pray. With the power of pray my journey has gone well. No chemo, but had surgery and radition.. Also on anastrozole for 5 years. I have completed 3 years 2 years to go. Prays for you and John.
I worked with the Breast Cancer Center for 6 years and I attended the weekly cancer conferences and they discuss different cases on diagnosis, care, etc. I knew I needed to get the bilateral mastectomy because it is likely to go to the other breast. Everything is so political and so it was the safest to have a bilateral mastectomy. Then it became a thing to just do the breast that had the cancer. It’s my body and I knew what I had to do and I have no regrets. I am two years out and now I have decided to go ahead with the cosmetic surgery. I had so much to think about but it until months later that I realized I would feel better to have breasts. I was also stage 1 and I am very thankful. I am praying for you and your family and You will get threw this and you will see life in a very different way. Much Love.❤
Alex, I met you when Covid started in Sherman Dennison, TX and my cousin were at the quilting thing that weekend. You were so kind. I wanted to join in Plano but Covid took off and I never have. Praying for you.
I have watched you for so many years and have many recordings of your show…when your hair was shorter. Love the way you quilt.
Good luck, Alex. 💕
My prayers are with you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing the story of your journey.❤❤❤
So sorry you have to take this journey. I was so grateful my children are all grown. I had uterine cancer. I had chemo and radiation. So I had a hysterectomy at Sarah Cannon in Nashville. I hurt more from a sprained knee than from my surgeries. I had a mesh put in one day and hysterectomy the next. I am prone to blood clots. Have the greatest doctors you could ever want. I am cancer free now for 18 months. Hurray for you for speaking out. I turned 80 last September. I am enjoying my second childhood. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Alex, I feel like your telling my story with subtle differences... diagnosed Nov. 2022.
Prayers to you for complete recovery. 🙏🏼💗
THANK YOU ---- THANK YOU -----THANK YOU! I am an 84 year old 38 year double breast cancer survivor. Alex you are a huge blessing in this journey. You have informed, encouraged, and entertained me so beautifully for years. May you be blessed with a healing journey and continue this experience with the grace, positivity and joy for life you are always known for. God bless you dear Alex' just as you have blessed so many of us by using your energy, time and emotions in helping so many as you did today. May you be enriched in turn and on the rough days feel all who support and love you holding you close. You go girl!!!
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Owen was amazing!
Oh my goodness, Alex, you just popped up,in my uTube feed! So happy to see you, but not happy to hear about your breast cancer. It was you, who inspired me to learn to quilt, way back in 2002. I was receive ting from a heart attack, and found Simply Quilts. Thank you, so much.
I had my oen journey, in 2007, whrn I was diagnosed with DCIS… Ductal. Carcinoma in Situ.. i had a lumpectomy, and radiation.. They don’t even treat it anymore… which I thunk is wrong.
You will be in my prayers❤
I'm so sorry, but I'm glad you have such a great prognosis! I've watched your shows off and on for many years. I didn't know until this video that you have a great personality!
look at the tribe that's got your back (and front)!!! much love and wishes for a speedy recovery flowing your way.
This is quite an exhausting journey! My 2 friends and I started Cancer Comfort Quilts to have for Chemo, doctors appts. Travelling to physicians etc. These are lap quilts. We live in Roseburg, Oregon. We hear from various sources about people on this journey and pray for them as we make the quilts. We then meet them and if they are open to it we pray with them and every time we think of them we pray. Each quilt is different and we make bags to put them in with pockets. We put water, snacks, coloring books, pens etc. in the pockets! Love you and that you are sharing this journey! June
Brave people share. Thank you for sharing with us. I lost 2 sisters in the 90's to breast cancer. Medicine is so much better now.
Lots of love. Stretched stars is still my favorite quilt
I wish you the very best and a speedy recovery!
Bless you, Alex. You'll be in our prayers.
In April I will be 5 years out from triple negative breast cancer. When you commented about the dimpling it reminded me of the fact that I did not know that dimpling could also include an entire indentation of the side of your breast. That is what mine looked like and I just attributed it to a bra that was too tight. When they handed us a book explaining all the issues and they showed a picture it showed a concave side of a breast. Wish I would have known that years before I was diagnosed. Thankfully it did not spread into lymph nodes. I watched you when you had your show on TV and even have a picture with you from an APQS quilt show.... Your shows inspired me to make many quilts. Sending you healing thoughts. Hope all goes well for you in this journey.
Praying for your recovery.....you have been in my quilting world 22 yrs
Alex you have been my primary quilting inspiration, other than my Mother, since your HGTV show. Sensing you much love and prayers! You have got this!!
You got this! I got sick in Dec. 2021. Doc on call would not order a blood test for 3 weeks. I had eaten razor clams right after Thanksgiving and was sick within an hour. I thought would bet over it, but 3 weeks and 4 doc visits later, I was worse. Blood test on Dec. 31,and headed to emergency surgery on Jan. 4. Large access in Intestine, removed, but they found uterine cancer during the surgery scan. Went through genetic testing and my cancer is environmental, caused probably by talc and stage 3. The most important thing I can pass onto you is to do the chemo, if needed. I had 2 more surgeries and 6 radio chemo treatments. I did not get sick from chemo, but I could not eat very much. The cellulite did disappear though! I finished chemo on Sept. 8 and had complete hysterectomy on Dec. 1,2021. Make sure to baby yourself and rest a lot during chemo. I am just now beginning to be able to do a little more at home now. I am now cancer free and trying to help others with love. Bless you through this journey. I am 68 and my gram taught me to quilt when I was 9 and had the mumps. Sending prayers!
Prayers Alex for your cancer conquering journey.
Alex, I've watched you for years. Back when my children were young I watched you on TV. Hardly ever missed a show. I wish you the best on your journey. Stay strong.🥰🥰🙏🙏❤️❤️
You and your family are in my prayers
God bless you. I had surgery for colon cancer Jan 9, 2013 a 20 inch tumor with 3 lymphnode inv. I had an annual checkup yesterday, Jan 9, 2023. I have been participating in a 10 year study regarding survival of patients who become physically active if they have better survival rate and less risk of recurrence. I have not been able to be more active over the years but I have survived! In spite of myself. God has blessed us. I am a quilter as was my mom. I have a mountain of fabric to create with, I love to give my products.
Hi Alex, ❤️ Oh my goodness, I've never heard of a cancer diagnosis compared to a quilt block - I almost had to get the seam ripper out!! My body tightened up with such pressure of anxiety for you. I've never had the pleasure of meeting you but i've followed you and bought many of your books and patterns. I thank you so much for sharing your journey. My husband has been fighting cancer since 2005. His journey has been exhausting and stressful but in the end - "He's still here with me" and I am so blessed for that. I pray both You and John take one day at a time and don't rush into anything. You have such a positive attitude and uplifting spirit. Your laughter is so precious and is felt right to my core. Again, thank you so much for your sweetness. I can't wait to make some scarves of joy. Hi John, praying for you as well. Head Up, Shoulders Back, Purpose Firm and Don't Look Back 💐❤️ Hugs to all.
Thank you for being brave enough to share your story, especially to help others. You and your family are in my prayers. Take care.
God Bless you and your family Alex. You quilt show inspired me on my quilting journey. Love and prayers
Cancer Research has climbed some big mountains in the last 20 years. I pray for a full recovery for you. My 50-year-old son was diagnosed with throat lymphoma. With 6 chemo treatments his pet scan came back negative. I hope they find the best cocktail for you Alex.
Thinking of you and your family🙏
Laughter and Humor does good like a medicine! Love you Alex. You are Blessed.
I was with you and Sarah when we went to see your mom in the hospital in high school. She was the first person I knew who had breast cancer. Who would have every thought the three of us would go through this journey during our lives. My thoughts are with you and I am so glad you have a good team of doctors and people to support you. Thank you for taking this opportunity to spread the word about breast cancer and encourage others to do self checks and get their annual mammograms. It is sooooo important!!
Will be paying for your complete healing 🙏
I’m an 11 yr survivor (next month). I’m 1 sided because my surgeon said I’d want reconstruction, which I didn’t. I was lucky, no chemo or rads. I was lucky my hub was my care giver for two weeks, then I went back to work. My best wishes for you to get thru this like I did. I’m now 73 and sewing more now than ever. Huggs to you!
I love your attitude, it will help. May I share my experience…..I was diagnosed with bladder in 2006, wow. They removed the bladder, My lymnodes were clear, i received 16 chemo treatments. The cancer was contained and I felt just Like you. My attitude made a big difference. Thank you. God bless. And hang I there.
LOVE you Alex!!! PRAYERS for healing coming your way!!!
Prayers coming your way and for those 2 precious bpys
We are sisters in survivorship!! I too chose to have a bilateral mastectomies. Luckily, I didn’t need chemo or radiation. God bless you and John on your journey and bless the surgeons and nurses caring for you!
Thank you for this. I lost my DAD in May 2022 to metastatic breast cancer. He participated in every trial that was available to him. At the time I was furious with his doctors because I felt they were very interested in my dads case because male breast cancer is so rare. At the time, the treatments were clearly not helping and making his quality of life less than it could have been. However, now that I have had time to think about it, it was ultimately up to my DAD to continue treatments and he NEVER gave up hope EVER. Also, his participation will hopefully help future BC patients.
23 years since my diagnosis and treatment. Although I’m a nurse, I immediately lost my nurse brain, thought processes, moved into patient thinking. Just had to give myself time to wrap my brain around the information I was given. You can do this. You have all our thoughts and prayers.
NO REGRETS JUST BLESSINGS! I was in your scenario 10 years ago and life has only gotten better since. Optional bilateral was the best decision I ever made. Champion on, dear Alex!
I've been a long time "peer." May you keep spry, confident and positive throughout your journey. John too. Remember always, you are never alone.
I went through the same thing with Colon cancer, I told all my students to get their Colonoscopy, and most of them did, but I am so glad I went kind of live, with it.
Alex and John, you are in my prayers. Back in June, 2021 I heard the words "you have Squamous Cell Carcinoma" and I went numb. Long story short, I'm in remission, have recently finally gained back the first 10 of 51 pounds I lost, and pray daily I don't have to hear those words or similar words (breast cancer) . Being that I turned 71 when I went through my first cancer and was told I "should" have a 96-97% success result before Radiation and Chemo even began, I was and remain hopeful. I was so scared when I had to have a mammogram directly after my cancer treatments of what I might possibly hear. I didn't, but it's still on my mind. I wish you the best results! I will pray for you daily. Please keep your fans as up to date as you wish, but know I'll be thinking of you every day and praying for the best outcome.
Go Dog Go was my granddaughters favorite ❤️ I read it so much learned it by heart. She is 14 now. I still have Go Dog Go in my bookcase. So sorry of your health issues. But you are going to do fine. My niece just had her 10 year cancer free anniversary.
Prayers going up and your “Team Alex” and your “Pack” of quilters are praying and supporting you 1000%
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so sorry that you are going through this. I wish you and your loved ones the best in this journey. You are in my prayers. God bless you.
Thank you for sharing your news with us. We are here for your support. You are a very strong and optimistic woman. I think you will come out of procedures very well. My blessings are with you and John. Know that you have many people to support you whenever you need us. God bless.
35:16 Thank you for sharing your diagnosis, with your reassuring words. Yes, I’ve been there. It is a journey, and one we don’t choose, but we continue on. I live in an isolated part of California in the Eastern Sierra. We are very fortunate to have have excellent breast surgeon, and radiologist to guide us on this journey.
Adding you, Owen and Pierce to my prayers. God IS Good!!!
Alex, I will prayer for you both. Thank you for sharing. Know that you are in our hearts.
May God bless you in these coming days, Alex. You can do this!
Thank you Alex. Your journey is your journey, your body is your body, never apologize for how you feel or think!
You are in my thought and prayers, Alex.
I had a bilateral mastectomy 20 years ago. They did immediate reconstruction by a tram flap procedure. They took my tummy fat and part of my abdominal muscle to reconstruct. It was a little harder recovery due to the additional abdominal surgery but the results were excellent. I am grateful that option was given to me. My mom had a single and 50+ years ago she had a very bad scar. I chose to go a different route and am so happy I did. Good luck sister.
I am a 3 time cancer survivor, you can get through it with a great attitude in life and your big smile. Hang in there. Hugs
Prayers for you and your family.
SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR COMPLETE HEALING. It all sounds very good. Best case scenario. ❤️
I will pray for your friends children, and you Alex.
God is with you! Prayers and love🙏❤
Very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You are a very strong women and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Speedy recovery for you.
Thanks for sharing your journey. My cancer was uterine, but I had many of the same issues you've had with waiting. I'm fine now (5 years later).
Thank you and John for sharing your journey. I cried as you explained going for testing because I relived the fear I had when I went in for testing by myself. It seems the anxiety waiting for results would kill me before any cancer could.
I can't tell you how helpful it is that you are sharing what you are going through. As a retired RN, I know the cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and there are many that have to go it alone. Your decision to share shows your kindness and courage and will no doubt help others out there not feel so alone in their journey and perhaps save lives.
You’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to do: you’re working your way through this part of your path in the way that best suits your needs and skills. You’re surrounded by a superb standard of care. And fabulous tribes. All best wishes!
So sorry to hear your news. We’ll all be thinking of you and praying that everything goes well.
My prayers are with you. I got my diagnosis’s October 2021. I have had my first mammogram since and there is no sign of returning cancer. Praise God! I had 15 days of radiation and will be on a medication for 5 years no chemo. You can do this. Again prayers for you and your family and the journey that you all are getting ready to take.
Prayers lifted for you Alex 💙
I just had uterine cancer surgery. How lucky we are to live in America and have access to such great Drs. I'm pulling for you. Hang in there.
Prayers, Love and Hugs for you, John and family in😢 your journey.
Prayers for you and your family. I watched your quilting show many years ago. So happy to see you. Prayers for quick healing with no returns. Keep on quilting.
My prayers are with you and your husband. God has his arms wrapped around you as you go through this journey.
You are in my prayers.
I was diagnosed in 2002 with stage 3B. I found tumor in March had had a Mammogram in Jan. Self exam I found my tumor !! I had biracial Mastectomy. Chemo. Long journey but I am still here. Positive prayers! Thank you for talking so frankly about this. I believe in faith and positive thoughts ! Twenty years later docs keep telling me I should not be here. My goal was to see my kids graduation from high school. They were 2 nd grader and kindergarten! Today I am here at Disney with grown kids, spouses and my first grandchild!!! Have faith be positive!!!
Wishing you all the best Alex
I am sorry you are dealing with this. You will be in my thoughts. My husband is going through his own journey. I am sending you good and healing thoughts. Thank you for sharing with us. Big hugs to you.
I was diagnosed with BC in 2009. I was 41. I had one the size of a golf ball in one side and luckily with an MRI they found small one in other side. Did bilateral mastectomy. Luckily no chemo or radiation and surgeon cleared the margins. Everyone’s journey is your own. Laughter was my best way of dealing with mine. The surgeries now are so much easier because the plastic surgeon can come in right after breast surgeon and put expanders. They a few months later you swap out expanders with implants. Please don’t do a flap procedure. Implants are so much safer now. I am part of a BC group in Tennessee where I try and help new survivors on their journey. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Believe it or not it was the best thing that happened to me because I appreciate life so much more and have met such amazing and brave women.
I stopped and had prayer for you. Thanks for being willing to share,and for your desire to help others through knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Alex and John my prayers will continue. I had a journey of my own for 3 years with Metastatic Melanoma. I have beat it, though seeing the Oncologist every 4 months for tests. My Mother taught me years ago as we go through struggles in our life, it is not so much about why this happened to me (others) but "How do you walk through it?" You are a wonderful example to others of positive attitude, sharing, talking about it and knowing you will carry on. Thank you.
I just had a double mastectomy last May 2022, Alex you are making a great decision for you! I didn’t have to do the chemo or radiation therapy at all so I am so happy. Recovery was great I had no problems at all and I am 70 years young. I will be praying that you have great recovery and no chemo and radiation therapy is needed. Thanks for all you do. Stephanie
Bless you, Alex Anderson, as you travel this journey! I walked it with my sister from diagnosis to her funeral; her journey lasted just over 8 years. The type she has was very aggressive but her team kept her informed all along the way. When it hit the last time, it had metastasized & they were no drugs or surgery options. She lasted just under 8 weeks from last diagnosis. Alex, prayers for you & your family. Best of luck on your journey!
Thoughtful and loving of you to allow your son in law to feel the lump, he will always have that reference if something changes in your daughter's anatomy ❤️
Alex, thank you so much for this video and sharing your story. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t believe the number of women who have commented on their journeys as well. A great reminder for us to do our self check. And if the power, strength and resiliency of women.
And of the strength of our support structures.
I had breast cancer in 1998 at the age of 42. I am still here. :) Yeah, it's contained! Pet scans were not available when I had cancer. I began with a lumpectomy, which was not enough, so I had to have more surgery. I chose a bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. The reconstruction I chose was a trans-abdominal free flap and could be done only once in my life, so I chose bi-lateral. It was a 15 hour surgery, with a year's recovery. During surgery, Lymph nodes were taken, revealing metastasis, so chemo began after the last of the 4 drain tubes were removed. Whichever road you choose through all the options, we will see you on the finished side of this part of your journey. I sounds as though you have a wonderful support group
Love and prayers Alex and John as you walk this journey.
I originally watched your show in the 1980's (I think) on PBS. Your love of quilting inspired me. I did not know you were on UA-cam. I just happened to notice the thumb nail for this video and recognized you. I have been through what you are going through and am 10 years out. My mother and brother also made this journey. Thank you for sharing with us. Your positive attitude is still inspiring. I will share this with as many people as I can. God keep you and your family in his arms always.
Knowing that your procedure is getting close, I wanted you to know that I have been lifting your name to the Father God for your healing as you are on this journey. So many will hear of your health challenge and hopefully will be more mindful of their bodies. Prayers will continue for you and your family. Much love, Hazel
Prayers for you Alex 🙏🏻☀️❤️
Dearest Alex, just learned about your health problem & gasped. Is so refreshing to see what a wonderful teacher you are, go on air & explain the whole thing like we are doing a new quilt. God bless you for being so giving & kind, thank you. You are in good hands at Stanford. Good luck with everything, speedy recovery & lots of prayers going your way excellent teacher. Love you.
Those 3 words “you have cancer” are always scary/unnerving/earth-shattering. In the last decade, I’ve been thru surgery, chemo and radiation, and am now a 3-time cancer survivor. Stay positive, make time for yourself, and be proactive. Stay strong, but let your care-givers, family and friends take care of you. Thoughts and prayers for you and John.
I am sending you love and hugs and you are in my prayers. ❤
May God bless you through this journey. I will pray for your total recovery. I learned to quilt watching you on Simply Quilts on HGTV. Thank you!! 😊🙏🤗💟
Thank you for sharing your journey to raise awareness. Prayers will bless you and John.