We know she survives her operation, but how does Izzie handle her condition as Season 6 of Grey's Anatomy progresses? That's the subject of a note in E! Online's spoiler Q&A today.

See what you think about this piece of Izzie gossip ...

Q: So excited for Grey's Anatomy finally returning next week. What can you tell me about Katherine Heigl's character, Dr. Izzie Stevens? She's my absolute fave.

A: Izzie grapples with her cancer throughout the beginning of the season.

In the season premiere, Bailey informs Izzie she's no longer a surgical patient but is still a cancer patient, and we will see Izzie spending a lot of time with a cancer support group.

Makes you wonder if that has a negative affect on her relationship with hubby Alex. Stevens does vanish, after all, for that stretch in the middle of the upcoming season.

Could the newlyweds already be taking a break?

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