Carla’s Story

Site created on December 6, 2019

I was diagnosed in Dec 6 2019 with Renal Cell Carcinoma. The tumor is inside my right kidney. Urologist plans on surgery on Jan 20, 2020 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center to remove the right kidney. Once that is over and my cancer is officially “staged”, I will find out if I need chemo or radiation. I will be left with my left kidney which unfortunately has a stone in it that has been there over a year.

I decided to blog the journey for myself and others.

Thanks for reading my story. Blessings to you and yours.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Carla Smith

I can happily say that I am 100% cancer free. My biopsy showed no lymph node involvement, meaning all the cancer was in my right kidney. More tests in 6 months. But for now the future looks bright!!

I was approved for a HUD Housing Voucher last month. Formerly known as Section 8, HUD has new rules as of Jan 1 2020. They will assist with paying up to $550-600 a month towards my rent. I can afford an additional $350 each month. Trying to locate housing that will accept the HUD assistance AND allow pets. More than willing to pay a reasonable pet deposit (non refundable). My 2 dogs and 2 cats are neutered, UTD on vaccines and flea prevention. 

If you know of any rentals under $950/month please let me know. Trying to move closer to my granddaughters. Non smoking adults. No evictions. No felonies. Willing to provide criminal record checks and credit reports. 

Blessings to y’all 
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