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Hello everyone :)
It's my birthday today and I want to thank all of you for the wonderful messages and wishes. I haven't written anything for a long time about why I haven't been on tour, so I would like to do it today.
It's not an easy time for me right now. I have Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer. I'm having treatment in Italy and it's going well, but it takes lots of patience and time, and I need to be really strong and positive to go through this. I still have a few more months of treatment to go. But the good news is, if I feel well after I'm done with everything, there's a chance that I'll be able to play tennis again. There is nothing for sure, but the chance is a big hope for me and it helps me to stay positive and focus on my healing every single day! I really miss playing - I miss seeing fans and friends around the world, I miss hitting the ball, I miss everything. Tennis has been my life for the last 15 years.
There are a few reasons why I'm undergoing treatment in Italy. First, I have a training base and many close friends here, so it's like a second home. Second, the hospital in Perugia is one of the best in Italy that specializes in this problem and the doctors are doing everything the best for me. It's just the perfect place for me to be - the surroundings help me to feel at home.
I am a strong person. I've shown it before. Obviously this is different than anything I've ever experienced, but after this is over I'm sure my life will be even better than ever before. This is the toughest time of my life till now, and I hope it always remains the toughest time of my life. I'm sure I'll be able to overcome this - it's just a matter of patience and time and I believe I have enough!
Of course, even though I'm in treatment, I hope I'll have a fun birthday today :) I'm really happy I have my family, my best friends and all the most important people with me here today. They're here every day, week and month helping me with everything and giving me all their support.
Anyway, I just wanted to write to you all because it has been a long time and I really miss all of you guys... I won't be on tour for a little while, but I really hope to see all of you again soon :)
Alisa
Statement from the WTA: "The thoughts of the WTA and the entire tennis family are with Alisa and her family at this difficult time. Alisa is a very strong and optimistic person and we wish her a speedy and full recovery."
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Comments (82):Anna at 2011-10-17 22:03:26 wrote:
Дорогая Алиса! как вы? если будет настроение, напишите пару-тройку слов для ваших поклонников. Мы все беспокоимся за вас и переживаем. Всех вам благ и, конечно же, скорейшего выздоровления!
Mauro at 2011-09-27 18:43:31 wrote:Hi Alisa,i'm mauro from Perugia...Rimember...Every time i've seen you i've done a hole in your arm !!!! :-) NOW DO YOU RIMEMBER ???? All of us are with you,and it will go all ok...I'm Sure !!!! See you soon,you're an example 4 us.... BYE BYE ALISA !!!
Bart at 2011-08-22 18:06:17 wrote:Hi Alisia, All the best and I'll hope you get well soon. Be strong! The Tour without you is not the same. Kisses!
Anna at 2011-08-12 14:47:32 wrote:Alisa, I had the same disease when I was 20 years old and am perfectly in good shape after 9 years from the disease. Be strong and I am sure you'll get well soon!
olga fiorini at 2011-08-04 17:09:16 wrote:c.t match ball monteroni olga e giancarlo trapani
Aarthi at 2011-07-28 19:39:00 wrote:Alisa, I hope you get better soon and come back to the tour. Goodluck
meg at 2011-07-28 05:11:01 wrote:Hi!Alisa.I'm a your fun who is a japanese.I'm waiting to see you again in Toray PPO Japan! I really hope you'll get well soon!
Александр at 2011-07-27 19:22:37 wrote:Не грусти и не скучай Алиса! В любой ситуации можно что-то делать и надо делать что можно, а дальше по интересам... ВЫЗ - ДО - РАВ - ЛИ - ВАЙ!!!
Stefani at 2011-07-24 00:09:58 wrote:Hi Alisa, one mounth ago I discovered to have the hodgkins lynfoms at second level. I'm having treatment at Milan and the divelta told me that It's possibile to win this cancer. I m sure we will stay fine and you will win a lot of tennis matches!! Good luck! Giuseppe
Эльвира at 2011-07-22 09:23:53 wrote:Алиса, здравствуйте! Совершенно случайно от подруги-она у меня тренирует деток в секции тенниса в Севастополе-узнала о Вашей болезни. Дорогая Алиса! Всё будет хорошо! Верьте мне! Я 5 лет назад прошла через онкологическую операцию и 7 курсов химиотерапии...весь этот кошмар мне помог пережить любимый муж и родные. Лечение необходимо принимать всё и до конца. Вы-сильная, молодая и организм справится с недугом. Всего Вам доброго и скорейшего выздоровления!!!
Wilson Leong at 2011-07-21 16:51:05 wrote:Alisa May the Good Lord Jesus Bless you and be with you always thru this time for He said by My strife you are heal God bless!!
Jaume at 2011-07-21 15:02:42 wrote:I am a big fan of your game from Barcelona (Spain). I wish you wh you improve as soon as possible and play again, many spirits from Catalonia
Janelle Ferguson at 2011-07-20 23:18:46 wrote:Good luck I hope you beat the cancer luv From Janelle
Sunny nine at 2011-07-20 19:51:28 wrote:Alisa-I wish the most speedy and healthy recovery. You are such a fighter on the court. I know you will fight the health problem that you have. I have had to battle through some times so I understand to some extent. It would be good to see you again on the court but now is the time to just concentrate on your health.
Ludo at 2011-07-20 13:27:59 wrote:Get well soon Alisa, i wish you all the best
anna glover at 2011-07-20 12:02:52 wrote:Dear Alisa, our thoughts are with you ...my son has recovered from Hodgkins and is now cycling round europe to show other Hodgkins survivors that you can get your health and fitness back as good as new! here is his blog link to give you hope and uplift your optimism. More importantly, he was the first to receive a ground-breaking drug in Oxford called Rituximab which was very important in his recovery; It's an antibody therapy. ask your medics about it! It has much less impact on your system than chemo and has very good prognosis. here's the link to his blog. http://mauriceastrid.wordpress.com/ He would love to talk to you if you would like. His birthday is 14th July! please keep safe and have a goal ahead of you—you will make it!
David at 2011-07-20 10:38:27 wrote:All the best with your treatment Alisa. My ex girlfriend had Hodgkin's but she bravely fought her way through the treatment period and beat the disease. She is now well, strong and happy. I'm sure it will be the same for you! Best regards, /David, Stockholm
sonja at 2011-07-20 07:12:01 wrote:you are a fighter,you will win this match! be strong. cmon alisa.
noushig simonian at 2011-07-20 01:27:19 wrote:be strong ,,,very strong fight the illness as you fight in a match and dont give up we all pray for you and GOD will hear our prayers for sure and you will be in a perfect health soon
Linda Bettge at 2011-07-20 01:02:06 wrote:Alisa you sound optimistic and have the positive attitude it takes to be a winner. You can beat this. All the best for you and your family.
Rudi Mueller at 2011-07-19 23:51:43 wrote:I am honoured to have the same birthday as you ! all my best wishes for a strong recovery! your strength makes me feel humble !
nasri at 2011-07-19 20:05:30 wrote:happy birthay
Doreen Chuah at 2011-07-19 18:06:33 wrote:Wishing you a speedy recovery, Alisa. Hope to be able to see you back playing tennis again soon......Doreen from Malaysia
Jackie at 2011-07-19 17:51:21 wrote:My girls we ball kids when you won in Augusta, Georgia a few years back and we've been following your career ever since. We are keeping you in our prayers and hope to see you back on the courts agains soon. My love sent your way!
Taf at 2011-07-19 17:28:05 wrote:Im a big fan of tennis and of your game Alisa...my hubby just said that if any player is gonna get over cancer and get back to pounding the balls: it will be Alisa. I hope he is right. i miss seeing you in the draws girl. good luck! big prayers for you from Southern California!
MPG at 2011-07-19 17:27:47 wrote:Hi Alisa, this is very sad news, but I know you're going to come through this. Take your time and tennis will still be here for when you are recovered. much love xxx
Abhishek Dhar at 2011-07-19 17:08:06 wrote:Stay strong! Alisa!!! We all know u r very brave!!! My thoughts are with u and ur family!! Dont worry!!! Everythings gonna be alright!!! Up there, lives a very nice guy named Jesus with his mumma, Mary!!! They cure everyone!!! Love From ur wellwisher in India!! GET WELL SOON!!!
ivan raca at 2011-07-19 16:51:56 wrote:Dear Alice, I was very struck about your illness. I'm sorry that so young and strong people fall ill and be forced to abandon their dreams when it comes to tennis. But life can be so cruel to so fine a person as you are. I'm sure you'll find a sharp diagonal, which will now only his opponents as a match point to send viner. I look forward to your new matches with Ana Ivanovic or Jelena Jankovic. They represent Serbia, my country. With them, you always played good matches and there were so many good points. I know I'll see you again in the fight to them. Be brave and carry on as heroes never give up. You are a hero and Serbia knows that. Go ahead. We expect your final viner against Hodgkin.
Marlize at 2011-07-19 14:03:30 wrote:Hello Alisa, I have thyroid cancer that has spread to my lymph glands. I had a big operation and treatment and I'm waiting to hear if I am clean. I understand what you are going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you! Just focus on what you need to do to get better, you will see that you will find inner strength that will get you through this.
Yuliya at 2011-07-19 13:37:33 wrote:Алисочка, мы верим, ты поправишься,и все будет хорошо! Не падай духом! Мы обязательно еще увидим от тебя отличный теннис! Все с тобой!
Julia at 2011-07-19 12:02:09 wrote:Алиса, все будет хорошо! Я верю в тебя! Ты сильная и ты будешь здорова. Обнимаю! Не сдавайся.
SW3 at 2011-07-19 11:29:58 wrote:sending you all our prayers....
Елена at 2011-07-19 07:41:33 wrote:Алиса, я редко смотрю теннис, мало что понимаю в этом виде спорта, но фамилии наших девочек-теннисисток знаю отлично.Вы все - сильные, красивые, радостно за вас болеть.Ты, главное, будь уверена в победе над своей болезнью - твоя уверенность придаст сил тебе и твоим близким.Ты - сильный человек, у тебя все получится.Дай Бог тебе здоровья!!!
Iain M at 2011-07-18 16:39:55 wrote:Hi Alisa. Only just heard you were battling this illness. I wish you a very speedy recovery and hope to see you back on the WTA tour very very soon.
Alessandro at 2011-07-18 14:01:01 wrote:hang in there, Alisa! We are all here to cheer for you and cheer you up! You are going to make it with the beast, with all the love from the people around you.. Italy's love will help you in your fight.. our fight.. hang in there! Lots of love and best wishes.. Alex from Italy
Radovan Prokes at 2011-07-18 13:41:33 wrote:Алиса,я желаю тебе скорейшего выздоровления,счастья, любви и далнейших успехов в тенисе!!!Всё будет ХОРОШО и вы опять будете бегать по теннисном корте, прекрасно жить, любить .....Ваш фан из Чехии!!!
Philip K at 2011-07-18 09:58:47 wrote:Alisa, As a former Hodgkinpatient I'm not going to talk about your treatment and things like that. The doctors in Italy probably did that already. There're are just a few things I want to add. First of all, it's so good to read that your treatment looks to be going well!! That's most important part of all. Second, about playing tennis. Keep your hopes up. Before Hodgkin I used to be a runner (okay, amateurlevel, but hey ;-) ). Well, my times are now beter than before I had Hodgkin. This illness doesn't need to be the end of your dreams! And third, I hope you had a beautiful birthday and I wish you all the best!
Kat at 2011-07-18 01:05:12 wrote:I wish you all the best. Hope you're back on the tennis court soon enough.
Oscar at 2011-07-17 21:16:07 wrote:Good luck Alisa!
Glenn at 2011-07-17 20:50:13 wrote:Alisa, You will play tennis again. My daughter had Hodgkin lymphoma at age 11. She is now 42, healthy, and a lawyer. You will come through this just fine.
Олег Потапов at 2011-07-17 19:07:13 wrote:Желаю скорейшего выздоровления и терпения! И ГЛАВНОЕ НЕ терять оптимизма! У меня дочь болела этой болезнью.4 стадия - лимфома средостения. Более полугода лечились - химия и облучение. Сейчас - все хорошо, окончила очередной курс академии искусств -хореограф. нагрузки там тоже приличные. Выдержала. Ей тоже сейчас 22 года. У меня вопрос - ты можешь сообщить точное название клиники, в которой ты проходишь лечение мне на электронный адрес? Дело в том, что я поддерживаю связь со многими больными этой болезнью и не у всех получается качественно лечиться в России. Данная информация возможно кому нибудь помогла. С уважением, Потапов Олег, теннисист-любитель с 25 летним стажем. мой майл: pot66@mail.ru с
Олег Потапов at 2011-07-17 17:50:46 wrote:Алиса здравствуй.
Dan Stanton at 2011-07-17 14:21:12 wrote:Alisa, my 14 year old daughter is finishing treatment on Monday for Hodgkin's stage IIa. She was PET clear after her 2nd cycle and although there were a couple tough days in her therapy, she did remarkably well. You WILL get through this! I am looking forward to the day when my daughter and I are watching you play professional tennis again! Thoughts and Prayers! Dan
Dorel , form Vancouver , B.C. at 2011-07-17 09:26:30 wrote:Жаль услышать о вашей проблеме. Ты слишком молод, чтобы страдать, как это .... Я слышал о парне, в Техасе, который лечит рак. Все виды, даже терминальных стадиях .. Его зовут Станислав Р. Бурзинский, доктор медицинских наук. Он находится в Houdson.
irina at 2011-07-17 07:34:09 wrote:Алисочка, желаю скорейшего выздоровления, всех благ, счастья, любви.Хороший, добрый, милый человечек - веры в успех, в лучшее, верю вместе с Вами!!!
Maria Dolores Dahlberg at 2011-07-17 05:18:55 wrote:Alisa...siempre ..ADELANTE!!!..México te ama y te quiere muchos años jugando!!
Mack at 2011-07-17 00:29:30 wrote:You're in our prayers! Get well soon so you can start hitting balls again. :)
Roberto P. at 2011-07-16 22:39:08 wrote:Forza Alisa, sono certo che non mollerai! Tutti gli sportivi sono con te! Ciao ci risentiamo presto
Karianna at 2011-07-16 21:39:15 wrote:Alisa, I have to admit, that I am not a big tennis fan, but your story "hit home" with me. I was diagnoised with Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma when I was 22! I was supposed to get married on Aug. 7, 2004. We postponed the wedding, due to treatments. Long story short, we are married and have 2 beautiful daughters. Today, July 16, 2011, is my exact diagnosis date. I wish u the best!!
Наташа at 2011-07-16 21:15:46 wrote:Алиса! Удачи Вам, терпения и скорейшего выздоровления
Peter Melse at 2011-07-16 19:37:47 wrote:Alisa, my best wishes for you
Davide at 2011-07-16 19:32:32 wrote:I wish you the best.
Anthony at 2011-07-16 19:24:01 wrote:Hi Alisa. I am a huge tennis fan and enjoy watching you play. I was disappointed to hear about your terrible news. However I am praying for you and I pray that God will heal you completely of this cancer. I do not know if you are Christian or not but I would like to share a bible passage with you. It comes from Isaiah Chapter 53, Verse 5. In short, it says "by his stripes we are healed." So be encouraged and look forward to seeing you back on tour.
teresa at 2011-07-16 19:17:41 wrote:Alysa, Very sorry to hear the news. My young daughter (24) was just diagnosed with Hodkins lymphoma-stage IIA and just started her treatment a week ago. I know the fight is though and the coming months will be difficult, but you will be OK as will my daughter and you both will be stronger when the battle is over. Please when you have a chance, and feel strong about writing share with other young people going through the same the detais of your treatment at this special hospital you are being treated at. Hope your treatment is short. God bless.
Steve at 2011-07-16 18:40:02 wrote:Alisa - Hang in there. I, too, was diagnosed with Hodgkins at the age of 22, and I turned 40 earlier this year. Admittedly, the treatment does gets difficult at times especially the longer it runs, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Hodkins is very treatable, and it sounds like you have great medical care. You will make it and be a stronger person with an even better perspective having faced this challenge. Most people take life for granted and don't appreciate all the beauty and love that surrounds them. I'm sure you already see that from the outpouring of support from friends, family, fans, and complete strangers. Embrace that love and share it. God bless.
Thomas Krarup at 2011-07-16 18:22:27 wrote:Dear Alisa...You are one of my favorite player...I am very very sorry to hear about your diagnose. I hope so much you will recover soon. Have a nice a birthday Alisa...and I wish You all the best...Thomas
Seungtaek Lee at 2011-07-16 17:27:37 wrote:I can feel you are a very strong person from your message. I'm sure you will get well soon. I hope I can see your smile again at Hansol Korea Open soon. All the best wishes be with you. Happy birthday! :)
Betty from Hong Kong at 2011-07-16 17:11:25 wrote:Thank you for letting your fans know what's happened and how you are doing. You are a strong girl and I am sure you will recover fully from this. I and my friends look forward to your return to the tournaments. We are cheering you on in our hearts.
tim at 2011-07-16 16:50:16 wrote:first off happy birthday...you will win this match against this opponent...you are strong and have drive and determination...
mccanute at 2011-07-16 16:08:47 wrote:Hey Alisa, hang in there! I've seen 3 of my friends going through the very same disease and come out strong on the other side. I'm sure you will too. All the best and a speedy recovery!
Эл at 2011-07-16 16:07:07 wrote:Дорогая Алиса!!!Пишет тебе твой товарищ по несчастью,а точнее по временной перезагрузке,как я ее называю.У меня тоже Лимфома Ходжкина,и как человек много чего уже об этом прочитавший,говорю тебе,главное настрой,"Никаких там может быть выйду на корт.и вообще никаких Наверное",Очень скоро,ты будешь радовать всех своих игрой а нас не болельщиков просто своей красотой).Я сейчас на 3 курсе химии,сначала обследовался в германии и израиле,ща вернулся домой в москву,и поверь мне,Очень бодр, весел и на позитиве,хотя ты поймешь меня моментами бывает сложно).Я буду молиться за тебя.Очень скоро мы победим!!!!Если тебе вдруг чего то захочется из мск,ну а вдруг,то пиши мне(ahead005@gmail.com).Главный девиз,хвост пистолетом)
Randy at 2011-07-16 15:45:23 wrote:Wishing you nothing but the best Alisa. You're an inspiration. Happy birthday to you!
Эл at 2011-07-16 15:31:06 wrote:Привет Алиска!!!!
atlas at 2011-07-16 15:18:21 wrote:Salam dear beautiful lady. I just read the information on the site www.admcsport.com, and I am terribly sad and I cried of that. I honestly don’t know you, but seeing a girl who just celebrated her birthday just yesterday, suffering from this disease, my heart was afflicter of that. Please promise me and all your fans, to be strong, and do your all best and have an iron will to recover as soon as possible and return to your highest level. Ok? Can we, me and other fans count on you? We rely on ALLAH to make you recovered as soon as possible, and we are waiting for you next year, with impatience. Salam Alisa.
Jeremy at 2011-07-16 14:51:07 wrote:Get well soon. Look forward to seeing you back on the court.
Roby at 2011-07-16 12:10:33 wrote:Never give up Alisa! Ti aspettiamo!
andrea at 2011-07-16 11:40:00 wrote:ciao alisa im your fan of milano.you play very good and every you fight for win.you must do the same for your problem...take care andrea
Дмитрий at 2011-07-16 11:29:45 wrote:Алиса, выздоравливай! Тебя очень не хватает всему миру тенниса! Ты очень хорошая, добрая, позитивная девушка!!! Держись и возвращайся на корт;)
katrine at 2011-07-16 11:17:56 wrote:Dear Alisa! Be strong and everything will be good! We will wait You back!
gianfranco at 2011-07-16 10:56:36 wrote:cmon alisa you are a great fighter, in court and out!
Robbie at 2011-07-16 10:15:33 wrote:Best wishes on your birthday .Just remember,there,s a lot of people that you dont know sending their love and strength for your biggest match...One wich you will definatley win
douZZ at 2011-07-16 09:53:51 wrote:Alisa, I was deeply impressed about your message. Our hearts are always with you. As you know, we Japanese people are struggling to recover from the massive quake. I really wish you'll be recover soon. And please come to play in Tokyo again!
Adam at 2011-07-16 09:50:51 wrote:All the best Alisa, you'll be fine!
Sheila at 2011-07-16 09:07:54 wrote:Hi Alisa, I am praying for you. Stay strong beautiful Alisa -I am a big fan and want to see you play again-#1 Fan- Hugs - Sheila - USA
Jamie Ramsay at 2011-07-16 08:55:57 wrote:hi alisa. so sorry to hear about your cancer. i had the same cancer when i was 17. just stay strong and you will beat it. all the best. Jamie from scotland x
Королёв Роман at 2011-07-16 06:53:16 wrote:Алиса, я никогда до сегодняшнего дня не видел твои фотографии. Шарапова, КУзнецова, Звонарева...я тебя не видел. Я прочитал сегодня твое письмо и, наконец-то, увидел тебя. Ты еще побыстрее возвращайся в Тур и потому, что ты очень красивая и добрая девушка. Буду очень ждать и следить за тобой. Не затягивай! ))) Роман.
JD (NL) at 2011-07-16 01:50:45 wrote:Live Strong, be Strong - Remember Lance !!
Petr at 2011-07-16 00:56:38 wrote:I'm sure you will win this match. Be strong.
Jordy at 2011-07-16 00:25:15 wrote:Alisa, I'm Jordy and I write from Italy...You're strong such as WTA SPOT "strong is beautiful"...We are with you in this strong battle you're fighting every day, I am sure you'll come out winning as only you know how to do. I'll be waiting to see you soon on the tennis court, ready to support you in other battles!!!!Good luck Alisa, write soon!!!A strong hugh to you!Forza!!!!
TB. at 2011-07-16 00:09:13 wrote:Good luck and best wishes from Czech Republic, Alisa.
diana at 2011-07-16 00:03:09 wrote:hello alisa. i come to Georgia and the georgian saint Father Gabriel's oil and the touching to his cemitry helps you to be better and healthy. i wish you the best.
mario at 2011-07-15 23:58:06 wrote:go Alisa ..not only Tennis has been your life for the last 15 years but Tennis will be your life for the next 60 years ..don't give up ..smash it
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