Did Kathy Gertzen have a stroke?

[SeattleGirl]

MrSG mentioned today that he saw Kathy on TV the other day, and one side of her mouth was drooping. Now, I know that brain surgery can also have that effect, but I wondered if anyone knew how she is doing.

[MadMaddie]

1. She has a brain tumor

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_040308WABTIMES_goertzen_brain_tumor_JM.29e87e3b.html

She had surgery several years ago when it was first found but I don't think they were able to get it all. It returned so I think you are seeing the effects of the tumor.

She is a brave woman along with all of the others that suffer through these disieses.

[SeattleGirl]

2. Yes, I knew about the brain tumor.

Just wondered if she had had a stroke on top of that, perhaps as a result of the surgery.

[quiller4]

3. No stroke. Just the tumor and treatments related to the tumor that

have caused temporary, partial paralysis to some of the nerves on her face.

[SeattleGirl]

4. That's a relief.

Thanks.