An Answer, Finally! But…

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Friends, I finally found out what has been wrong over the past four months…it’s nothing I ever imagined…I have cancer 😞

I found out last week when visiting my family in Louisiana for the holidays, and had to have an emergency surgery to stabilize my spine and remove one of my vertebrae, which had been weakened by a tumor.

We are still waiting on a diagnosis and more, but am trying to stay positive and harness She-ra’s power to confront this thing.

What is 2025 going to look like? I have so many plans for the business, for my adventures, with friends and loved ones, but now I’m going to have to really lean into the mantra I have for myself on the trail: one step at a time.

My journey from here will be TBD, but isn’t everything always, anyway?

Some dear friends have organized a fundraiser for me to help me get started on the road to treatment, healing, and health. I have no idea what insurance, expenses, treatment, and adjusting my life to this new reality will be like, but I am grateful to have the support to face the next steps. The outpouring from friends and family has been incredible, and I know I’ll need all this positive energy to get to the other side of the cancer.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/renee-not-today-cancer

Hold your loved ones close. We never know what is around the next corner.

11 thoughts on “An Answer, Finally! But…”

  1. Renee, I don’t know the words to use. How does one comment on cancer? Please know that I am here to listen & support from afar in any way that I can. Just ask. I love you and care.

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  6. Keeping you in my prayers. When I went through chemo for my breast cancer, I did a 72 hour water only fast. I believe it helped. Hoping they get a plan for you quickly. It’s going to be a whirlwind for a bit, don’t forget to breathe. Hugs for you my friend.

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  7. I am so sorry to hear this! I have been following your blog for years and have always enjoyed reading about your adventures. I hope that you smash this thing and get back to doing all the things you love! Sending positive thoughts from Australia x

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  8. I’ve been following your exploits ever since we lived in Oregon. This is terrible news! 😥 As a cancer survivor myself, I have a small sense of how you must be feeling. You’re embarking on possibly the toughest trail of your life. Stay strong, take it one step at a time, and I’m sure you’ll make it to a good place (like a flat campsite with water nearby). 😊

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