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A page for updates & to support Cara Gunter on her journey to kick cancer's ass.

06/02/2026

Late to post , but better late than never. 🥂2 years post cancer!
I’ve now also passed the 2 year mark when the spontaneous hemorrhage tried to take me out. During the hemorrhage I lost a little over 2.5 liters of blood, which sent me to have a meeting with my guardian angels. While everyone was working on saving me here, I was there being unreasonable telling my guardian angels that we needed to get our s**t together. Told them that it’d be a long time before we would meet again and I’d do my best to keep them out of overtime.
For those keeping track they have saved me from a massive bilateral pulmonary embolism with saddle, Stage IV cervical cancer, and the spontaneous hemorrhage.
While grateful for them, I’m also so grateful for everyone who has helped along the way. Thank you.

03/19/2024

Cara vs Cancer update… I have had a week to try to fully absorb the news from my last scan. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting what life has been like for the last 11 months and what the future holds. It all feels like a bad dream.. I know that it’s not because I have the haircut and battle scars to prove it has been reality. I’ve spent some time scrolling through pictures from the last 11 months and those definitely show that the fight from Stage 4 cancer to N.E.D (No Evidence of Disease) was definitely not a pretty one. “No Evidence of Disease”, those magical words! For those keeping score, Cara-1 Cancer-0

I cannot give enough thanks or love to you all!!!

01/03/2024

I hope everyone was able to spend time with loved ones last couple of weeks! It’s been a minute since the last update so here we go-

I finished my last treatment the week of Thanksgiving!

Getting through that last treatment was a definite test of my stubbornness and will power. There was a point where I had to breakdown and ask for what people need sometimes… and that was asking for help. When the pain takes over and your body forces you to sleep 48 hours in 3 days, there comes a point when even the most stubborn person has to ask for it. My tribe continued to be absolutely amazing!! All jumped in without drawing attention to the fact I was forced to ask for help… that dirty 4 letter word 🙄

Chemo brain is a real thing and struggle that I did not anticipate. For those not familiar with chemo brain, the best way to describe it would be like early onset dementia. Losing your train of thought, troubles finding the words you’re looking for, and simple daily tasks are not so simple anymore! There’s also frustration and anger because you can’t get your brain to function the way you’re used to. Unfortunately for my sister (who could only win the battle of the wits against me during this time 😘), my brain is starting to cooperate with me again.

I had my first follow up scan to see if I’ve beaten cancer into submission for the time being. They found a new small mass that’s about 2x3 cm and in the neighborhood of where my appendix resided. They are not sure if it’s a related side effect of COVID and Paxlovid (COVID thought it would be fun to kick me when I was down) or if it’s cancerous. I went in last week to have it biopsied but they couldn’t see it well enough to try to get it and run the risk of perforating my bowel. While it’s frustrating, I’m thankful that they didn’t risk it and add to the list of problems. The biopsy has been rescheduled for this coming Monday.

I’ll share when I know more. So until next time, I’m going to continue to push my limits both physically and mentally to try to get back to feeling somewhat normal. 😇

09/30/2023

Cara vs Cancer update.. started full dose chemo 2 weeks ago. It has been one of the least fun adventures I’ve been one.
Last week there was bone pain, exhaustion, and limb numbness. There was also a serious some serious consideration of just calling my bed home from then on. However, those side effects were much better this week and getting around much better.
My hair decided to start jumping ship on me so it was time to say goodbye.. for now.
I continue to be so appreciative of my tribe and cancer team at UNMC! I don’t think I will ever be able to find the words to describe how grateful I am.
Thank you and love you all!

08/13/2023

This last week I finished round 2 of Cara vs Cancer. I have a 4 week break before starting round 3 with full chemo for 12 weeks. It was also the 4 month mark of this shenanigans. It does not feel like it has been that long. Looking back, I can see why…

So far-
1 Major surgery where they removed:
-Harry and Lloyd
- Ovaries
- Cervix
- Uterus
- Appendix (RIP little buddy)
1 diagnosis of Stage 4 Cervical Cancer
1 PET scan
1 CT simulation for radiation markers
1 minor surgery to put in my port
1 test dummy for nurse & med students 😳😅
2 trips to the ER
2 tumor twins (named Harry & Lloyd)
2 hearing tests
2 new skills of crocheting and sudoko
3 awesome scars
3 sessions of brachytherapy (0/5 stars given, would not recommend, 👎🏻👎🏻)
3 sessions radiation to my entire abdomen
3+ interrogations of a doctor by my sister
4 low dose chemo treatments
4 physicists met in real life
4 treatment plan changes
5 days in the hospital
6 weeks off of work, including 4 weeks of a full time designated babysitter by my sister 😬😘
25 sessions of localized radiation
40 lbs lost 👋👋
75+ invasive pokes/prods/ouchies
100 eye rolls given or received when discussing my capabilities at that certain time
1 million+ used/thought the “F” word & 2 million+ Thank you’s
Countless love, appreciation, and gratitude for everyone who has helped along this journey

06/26/2023

Let’s just say… I have a lot of bad words to describe cancer. The last couple of months have been a sh*t storm of a roller coaster ride.
I do not have the words to say how grateful I am for my tribe nor able to say how much I’ve appreciated everyone that have reached out, donated, and helped.
This week chemo was put on a momentary hold due to an almost constant ringing in my ears (1 of the many fun side effects of chemo). The chemo that I’m on can become ototoxic and cause loss of hearing. So I have an appointment with a neurotologist later this week and we’ll see what they have to say. Radiation will continue as planned.

Thank you all again!!
Cara

FYI- I have not started glowing in the dark yet 😏

06/19/2023

Should we start taking bets??

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