Breaking News

[Renee Angel]

For those of you who know me well enough to know that I try not to hide anything from anyone and speak my mind, I thought I would update "My family" on the late breaking news. I have had some major medical issues occur and have recently been diagnosed with possible liver cancer. I have an appointment this Thursday at the Loma Linda University Transplant Institute to discuss my course of treatment, i.e. medication to shrink tumor, surgery or possible transplant. Right now, I am the same old Renee and don't feel like anything has changed, so I will continue with my duties in Solo as long as I can. I am keeping a positive attitude and am not letting this put me down. I am going to come out to the event on Sunday, if only just to see everyone and spend time with my family. Keep me in your prayers.

Renee

[Sebastian Rios]

Damn...
I hope you can make it through as soon as possible. Expect lots of hugs on Sunday.

[Steve Abbott]

I'm sorry Renee. Our prayers are with you.

Steve A.

[Steve Ekstrand]

We're going to hug the stuffing out of you on Sunday.

[Tom Berry]

Our family's prayers are with you also.

[Tom Tanquary]

Sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with you. See you Sunday.

t

[Robert Puertas]

Renee, I've known you long enough to say with complete confidence that cancer is about to get it's ass kicked.

[Scott McHugh]

Our family's prayers are with you.

[Ira Cruz]

Hey Renee! Hang in there...keep that positive feeling...you'll be in our prayers!!

[Adrian Covert]

Best wishes and prayers for a quick recovery! Hope to see you soon.

[Kathy Teulie]

Renee,

We are so sorry to hear this. We will keep you in our prayers and think good thoughts. You will beat this since you are way faster than the cancer.

Kathy and Doug

[Leonard Cachola]

In addition to well wishes, my advice, as a cancer survivor myself, is to learn as much as possible and stay proactive in the decision-making about your course of treatment. You may not always have a choice as to what type of treatment you have available, but it is your body and you're the one calling the shots, so don't be afraid to get second (or even third or fourth) opinions if necessary so you can make informed decisions.

[Bob Beamesderfer]

I'm very sorry to hear this Renee. And I agree with Robert; cancer is in for a beat-down. Our prayers are with you.

[Reijo Silvennoinen]

My prayers are with you. Like you said, choosing a positive attitude is the best way to tackle whatever our life journey presents to us!

Reijo

[Art Rinner]

Renee you're one tough gal, if anyone can beat this you can! Just lets us know if there is anything we can do to help, we're your family too you know.

[Max Hayter]

Hang in there Renee - you are in my thoughts.

[Glenn Duensing]

Hang in there Renee!

[Mary Ankeny]

We're keeping you in our prayers and holding nothing but good thoughts for you. Just like in racing, keep your head up and look forward!

Mary and Guy Ankeny

[Pete Loney]

Very sorry to hear that Renee.

You'll have tons of prayer and positive thoughts coming from your racer friends for sure.

+20 on the butt kicking forthcoming!

C ya Sun.

[Pilar Miranda]

Hey Renee - You are going to beat this thing! Keep your chin up and kick it in the you know what!

Pilar Miranda
(your birthday twin)

[Kristoffer Gjevre]

I am so sorry to hear that Renee.
Like you said, keep the positive attitude!
You are in my thoughts.

[Jon Nishikuni]

Hi Renee,
Oh man...bummer news. Praying for you for a speedy recovery.
Jon

[Renee Angel]

Update:

It has been confirmed - I have liver cancer. The tumor is too large for surgery or transplant, so they are going to try and shrink it with either radiation or chemo. If that doesn't work - the prognosis is 1-2 years, maybe less. As far as I'm concerned, the 1-2 years or less, is NOT an option.

I am scheduled for an MRI, more lab work & bone density testing. Please keep me in your thoughts - I'm hoping I can beat this, but it's not looking good.

See ya all Sunday.

Renee

[Rick Brown]

This sucks Renee, but I do know with a positive attitude people can and have done amazing things. You're one tough broad and I know if anybody can, you can beat this! We will all be rooting for you and massively multiplying the positive thoughts!!!

[Steve Ekstrand]

You could go back to time trials and hill climbs and scare that tumor right out of there!
Don't forget how tough you are. We all know, but its okay to remind yourself now and then.

See you Sunday!