Carla vs. Cancer

10/01/2026

My latest scan shows that the newest chemo I've been getting is working at slowing down the progression of the cancer. I'll never be cancer free, this is the best that I can get but I'll take the win. I've been having more bad than good days but overall I'm not doing horrible. It's mostly tiredness which just means more sleeping. Peace and love to all!

01/01/2026

Happy 2026 to all! What did I do this last year; kept fighting, and still going. Thanks for all the love, prayers, caring and understanding. I had a wonderful couple of holiday weeks with those I love. I appreciate my family and friends for always being there.

23/12/2025

Hello friends and family. I've been doing really good lately. Still ups and downs every day but overall doing good. Mentally I'm in a great place which always makes challenges easier. I'm looking forward to the holidays with those I love and hope that all of you enjoy your holidays! Stay safe and warm. Love to all!

28/10/2025

I'm tired. Tired of being sick. Tired of the life and death decisions I make, Tired of the impending fear, Tired of the fight. I'll keep fighting, just getting to be a never ending weight on my shoulders that is heavy and sad. It's exhausting and I'm not even working. Just the day to day battles are a lot. I hate making decisions on guessing how long I might live.....

20/09/2025

13/09/2025

It's been a minute. I'm slowly but surely losing abilities to function. The cancer grows when I'm not on chemo, although I've tried to remain on chemo as much as I can. Lately I've been battling stomach issues again. Thankfully I've got a new plan that seems to be working. I'm so grateful for my family and friends as they watch this regression in my abilities and love and support me to the best of their ability. My physical strength is minimal if at all. My mental health has been up and down from this long war that I've been fighting. My time here is still unsure but it's becoming sooner than later. In July it was 4 years since my initial diagnosis. I'll keep fighting but know I have little control over the ultimate outcome. Life has been overwhelming for me and I know I'm lucky in many ways I can't see how this diagnosis is in any way deserved by me. Enough pity party. I'll keep pushing and maybe make it to 50yo. Love you all and all of your kindness in my personal trials.

07/02/2025

I'm on my way to Florida for a week then cruising Mexico for another week. Ted and Ally are great chauffeurs. I'm super excited for this opportunity to leave the USA for the first time and have a blast with my friends on a beautiful cruise. Should I try to find the Golden Girls house while in Miami? Lol
The last week I fought the virus going around and that sucks with a weak immune system. Thank goodness I'm feeling mostly back to good so I didn't have to miss this vacation!
I had scheduled family pics last weekend and had to cancel to go to the ED due to severe stomach pain. I felt horrible and hoping to still get some soon before I lose my gorgeous looks. 😅😅😅
I start back up on chemo upon my return. I felt like my chemo break wasn't great because I think I picked up every sickness this last month.
I'll share some pics soon. Love you all!!!!

31/01/2025

I'm doing really well, I'm on a chemo break. Usually I feel great on a break but some of the negative side effects are still lingering. Nothing too bad though. I go back on chemo after my cruise. I'll be in Florida for a week then off to cruise Mexico for a week! I'm so excited to get this off my bucket list! I'm so grateful for all of my friends and their continued love and support. I've been truly blessed. My work at Innovative Care Services is going great, I'm back into counseling and love it!! Love you all! Stay safe!!

28/12/2024

Had chemo last week and feeling ok. Just weak and lots of neuropathy issues. But feeling good otherwise. I'm happy and ready for a new year. This 1 was tough. Financially, physically,emotionally, etc. I have so many people in my life in grateful for. Thanks Autumn Rank, Rose Fast, Paul Van Roy, Chuck and Debbie Van Roy, Dawn Craft, Frank BB, Bryan and KB Monfils and many others. This year I wouldn't have survived without you. Love you so much!

01/12/2024

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed the day immensely. Friday woke up chemo sick and haven't done much since. I'm feeling much better today just extremely weak. Having a family get together today so I'm excited for that. The 5th treatment seems to be where I start having the most difficulty and then it lingers and gets worse with more treatment. I'm hoping not but seems to be how it's going. I'm doing my best to stay positive and get through this set back. Praying for feeling healthy. Love you all and happy holidays!!

24/11/2024

Update, I've done 4 treatments of chemo this last round and the CT scan showed reduction in size of my tumors in my lungs and liver as well as some dying. I go back next week for treatment 5. I'm feeling good and chemo hasn't been horrible this time around. I have a few lingering side effects but nothing horrible. I think having a better mental health status and less stress has been a huge factor of my well being. I love each and every one of you who continue to pray and root for me. I appreciate more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!