Conversation so far:
When did Gloria Grahame die?
October 5, 1981.
What was the cause of Gloria Grahame's death?
The breast cancer returned in 1980. According to Turner's book, his local family doctor told Gloria Grahame she had a cancerous tumor in her abdomen the size of a football.
Was Gloria Grahame's funeral a big deal?
Who was Gloria Grahame survived by?
Gloria Grahame was survived by her four ex-husbands and four children.
Was Gloria Grahame married at the time of her death?
Gloria Grahame divorced her fourth spouse, Anthony Ray on May of 1974.
Did Gloria Grahame receive treatment for the abdominal tumor?
Gloria Grahame was flown back to the United States by her two children, where she was immediately admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City.
How long was Gloria Grahame in St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City?
Gloria Grahame died in the hospital a few hours after admittance.
What was the mot significant detail surrounding Gloria Grahame's death?
The cancer returned in 1980, but Gloria Grahame refused to acknowledge her diagnosis or seek radiation treatment. She continued working in stage productions in the U.S. and the U.K.

Question: Could the surgery have saved her life?
Self-contained rewrite: Could the surgery have saved Gloria Grahame's life in the Autumn of 1981?