Wife of former Chiefs QB Alex Smith provides update on daughter’s cancer battle

If you know someone who had cancer or is continuing to battle the disease, you’re aware of the anxious moments that accompany a scan.

All sorts of questions spring to mind: Will the cancer return? Or worse, has it spread?

Unfortunately for former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, he knows that feeling all too well. Last September, Smith detailed how 7-year-old daughter Sloane had undergone two brain surgeries to remove a malignant brain tumor.

“It’s different when it’s your little girl, and you’re helpless with how terrifying that is,” Smith told the New York Times at the time.

At the time, Smith was raising money for cancer research.

Smith’s wife, Elizabeth, provided an update Tuesday on Sloane, who is continuing to fight ... and dance competitively.

“Update..I know we don’t get on here much. We’ve had our heads down focusing on the kids,” Elizabeth Smith wrote. “Trying to navigate a rough couple of years while making incredible memories. We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to give an update on Sloane and give her some major love for her accomplishments.

“We just arrived in LA for @ladancemagic nationals. Sloane through all of her adversity has continued her love of dance. It truly is what keeps her going. She has never stopped dancing no matter the challenge. It is her therapy not only physical but emotional and mental. Not to mention the bonds she forges with her teammates are ones you can’t replace.

“Right as Sloane was prepping for the season, we were given the horrible news that the cancer had returned. Our fear after every scan. Sloane had to endure her 3rd 10 hour brain surgery in February. Going into her surgery all Sloane would ask is “how much dance am I going to miss?” You never know what deficits your child may have post resection. We feared more than anything it would take away the thing she loves most. After the surgery, in true Sloane form she bounced back like a rockstar. Against our better judgment (Dr. cleared her) we allowed Sloane to compete 2 weeks after her surgery. She lit that stage up like we had never seen. It may not have been technically perfect but she gives every ounce of her soul to the thing she loves most.

“So we wanted to take a moment to say how proud we are and eternally grateful. We know not all parents in our position have these opportunities. So Sloane, go out there this week and kick some butt. We love you and couldn’t be more proud. ILYSM”