EW's Michael Ausiello has the official description of what's wrong with Izzie (although you'll have to figure it out still), along with a fun tidbit pertaining to Derek's proposal ...
Q: Got any clues as to what's ailing Izzie on Grey's Anatomy?
A: Sources confirm to me exclusively that Izzie will learn in this week's episode that she has ***** * ********** ******** that has spread to her ***** and *****.
Q: I need some Mer-Der proposal scoop, please!
A: Derek's second attempt to pop the question goes haywire, but the third time's the charm - Patrick Dempsey (sort of) said so himself on The View yesterday!




March 12th, 2009 9:07 AM
Dang, dude what's with all the blanks where it says what Izzie has.. =X
March 12th, 2009 9:48 AM
I want to know!!!
March 12th, 2009 9:54 AM
My guess would be stage 3 metastatic melanoma that has spread to her brain and liver...maybe?
March 12th, 2009 10:43 AM
I think she has a pain in the contract ha ha
Seriously, I don't mind Izzy - I love Alex - I'm just waiting for the good stuff!
March 12th, 2009 10:51 AM
I think the poster named "guest" is almost right. I believe it's stage 4 malignant melanoma that has spread to her brain and lungs. Metastasis is characteristic of stage 4 cancer, and it would be redundant to say "metastatic" and "that has spread," and it's necessary to differentiate malignant melanoma from a benign lesion.
Just my medical two-cents!
March 12th, 2009 11:16 AM
Oh man poor Alex men so Izzie is going to die. that sucks.
March 12th, 2009 11:26 AM
I don't think that Izzie is going to die. I think tht Derek's gonna save her. However, I think that George might flip out because if everyone remembers his dad died from cancer that mastasized(sp)(spread) to his other vital organs.....He may be thinking of him, and think that izzie is going to die...and leave? I'm not sure, just a thought. I'm pretty sure Katherine Heigl isn't going anywhere, considering she accidently let it slip out of her mouth whil drinking to a fan that she would be back next season. I am SO excited for tonight
March 12th, 2009 12:48 PM
Stage 4 metastaic melanom that has spread to brain and lungs (or possibly bones)... I think Stage 4 is where it has spread to more than one place
March 12th, 2009 1:39 PM
Third time? I guess tonight is the second try and it's not going to be good...oy humbug.
March 12th, 2009 2:08 PM
popeo has pan face in this here pic.