Mob Wives star Big Ang is finally opening up since undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a cancerous tumor in her throat and she's thanking her family, friends and her fans for their heartfelt messages and prayers.

'Mob Wives' Star Big Ang Recovering After 'Extremely Long' Surgery

Earlier this month, Big Ang announced that she was transported to a Staten Island hospital after complaining of pain in her neck.

Doctors later learned that the there was a large tumor in the reality star's throat and she was diagnosed with throat cancer.

'Mob Wives' Stars Show Support For Big Ang While She Undergoes Surgery

Several weeks ago Ang's doctors performed an eight-hour procedure to remove the tumor and luckily they were able to save her voice.

In a recent Instagram post, the Mob Wives star expressed her sincerest gratitude to all of those who have kept her in their thoughts and prayers and she says that she is recovering well.

 Hello my loves. THIS is what my first post on Instagram needs to be after my time away. I want to take a moment to thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for all of your love, concern, thoughts, prayers, well wishes, and helpful notes from experiences from those of you who dealt with the same ordeal I've faced. It hasn't been an easy road, but it's comforting knowing you don't have to travel it alone. I have such amazing fans and friends, as well as family, who have been by my side through this whole thing. I have read all of your posts and comments, along with the hundreds of cards that you sent to my sisters store for me. I will try to get back to as many as I can, but just know this, I am expressing my gratitude and feeling as great as I am because of your kind words. I also want to extend my sincerest gratitudes to the doctors and staff of the hospital I was in for their love and care they provided me with during a difficult time. They gave me comfort and strength, as well as hope to get me through it with positive energy. Lastly, and most importantly, above all... THANK YOU GOD! Without you and your healing hand, and answering of prayers, I'm not sure the peace and comfort I experienced would've carried me through this road. Yes I have a long road ahead, but I am on the mend. If I could hug each and everyone of you, I'd squeeze the love out of you. Thank you my babies, you really are the best! xo Big Ang

A photo posted by biggangvh1 (@biggangvh1) on Apr 16, 2015 at 6:18pm PDT

"I want to take a moment to thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for all of your love, concern, thoughts, prayers, well wishes, and helpful notes from experiences from those of you who dealt with the same ordeal I've faced," she captioned her photo. "It hasn't been an easy road, but it's comforting knowing you don't have to travel it alone."

As of now it's unsure if the cancer has spread to any other parts of Ang's body, but be sure to check in for more updates as the story continues to unfold.

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