by Calculated Risk on 10/23/2008 07:08:00 PM

Whenever Tanta doesn't post for a few days, I receive several emails asking about the health of my good friend and co-blogger. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and concern.

As long term readers know, Tanta is a former bank officer and mortgage lending specialist who is on extended medical leave recovering from cancer.

Tanta posted earlier today: IndyMac-FDIC Mortgage Modification Plan: Still in the Real World

Tanta's health is a private matter, however in her post she disclosed:

On a personal note: I was in the hospital earlier this week, and I'll be in and out for treatment on an out-patient basis tomorrow and early next week. It's chemo again, unfortunately. Even though I did leave the hospital with better pain pills than I had (yay!), I have no idea when I'll be able to post again. I suspect that if you keep your expectations at or below zero for the next week or so, you're unlikely to be disappointed. And now it's nap time ...

I spoke with Tanta yesterday and she was in good spirits and sounded better than she has in some time. Obviously is it bad news that Tanta has to endure chemo again, but I prefer to remember that she suffered through chemo last year and returned as good as ever.

Please no tips. This isn't a cry for sympathy and Tanta has assured me she doesn't need financial help.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts.