Author Archives: carla
in tears at the goodness of inspirational women
Yes, as I write, I am indeed in tears. I am fine, don’t worry, I just have been touched by the amazing women being honored by Living Beyond Breast Cancer. It is women like this who inspire me, and women like … Continue reading
pepto-bismol pink: pinktober is here
Pinktober is here. All hail badly tinted food , food products, booze, you name it. Heck even Manolo Blahnik has designed special pink shoes – I cannot make this stuff up click here. I will no longer drool over Manolos. I … Continue reading
so why do I do this again?
Someone asked me today about why I have a breast cancer blog and how it has helped me stay positive and get through all the fun associated with breast cancer. (No breast cancer is not fun, but I wanted a … Continue reading
the shell answer-woman is now off duty
And now a word from our blogger. I do not have all the answers. I write about my life experience with breast cancer and as a survivor. a great deal of what I write is opinion, capice? As in my … Continue reading
breast debates
Nothing stirs a debate more amongst breast cancer previvors and survivors more than what to do with the “girls”. It is a truly boobylicious debate. Do you wear your chest flat and proud, lopsided and loving it (that would be me … Continue reading
changes
Two weeks ago I began my next round of check-ups. Once you have had a breast cancer diagnosis and received treatment, you do have to be diligent with your health. After all if you aren’t going to treat yourself well, … Continue reading
you go girl/what is brave?
So my friend Melinda is going thru treatment, which includes chemotherapy. At the end of June when the fun and frolic with chemicals really kicked in she posted a photo of her “new ‘do” with the following comment: … Continue reading
the two year mark…all systems GO!
Well now that the oncologist and surgeon follow-ups are complete I can stand on my tippy toes and fist pump the air in joy. It is officially very official. Two years. Breast cancer free. What a long strange trip it’s been. … Continue reading
more on tamoxifen
I don’t like taking Tamoxifen but I do. Why? The alternative is unacceptable to me. Anyway, I was interviewed recently for an article for Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s newsletter and I will embed it here so people can read it … Continue reading
signs
Today is my birthday. My sweet man’s too. Today has been a morning full of signs thus far. By now my new friend Melinda should hopefully be through her breast cancer surgery. In the supermarket this morning the man behind … Continue reading
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