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About carla

Writer, blogger, photographer, breast cancer survivor. I write about whatever strikes my fancy as I meander through life.

something fabulous: being part new breast cancer survivor book

Posted on March 19, 2013 by carla

A long while ago my friend (and amazing writer) Nicki Boscia Durlester told me she was writing another book.  Only this one would be different.  It would not just be her journey through breast cancer, it would be the stories of … Continue reading →

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playing doctor with tamoxifen

Posted on March 5, 2013 by carla

April 28th marks two years since my diagnosis. June 1st marks my second cancerversary of my surgery and subsequent treatment.  This upcoming  October 28th marks two years on Tamoxifen. Let me be honest about Tamoxifen once again.  I don’t like it.   I … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 13, 2013 by carla

Lopsided and damn proud of it. chestercountyramblings “The Scoop on Breasts”? REALLY? Sorry, this is one of those things that drives me batty: the fact that so many people seem to feel that the only way a woman is sexy … Continue reading →

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guilty until proven innocent: the joys of dealing with hospital billing clerks

Posted on February 12, 2013 by carla

I have not been pissed off like this in a while.  But boy am I angry right now.  Yesterday I received a bill from my oncology office for my December visit.  Only one problem, I paid on the date of … Continue reading →

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the cycle of breast cancer

Posted on January 30, 2013 by carla

Once you have been graced by the cold fingers of breast cancer you learn to recognize fellow survivors.  I find it quite odd, almost like a 6th sense I did not sign up for.  I have met two more survivors … Continue reading →

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the twitter snit

Posted on January 28, 2013 by carla

This post has nothing to do with cancer or breast cancer.  So if that is what you are expecting this evening, turn away from your computer screens now. So how many people watch Downton Abbey?  Do you love it? I … Continue reading →

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paying it forward for my friend jim mccaffrey

Posted on January 26, 2013 by carla

As a breast cancer survivor I am acutely aware of what diseases cost. Financially and emotionally.  So if you can pay it forward for a friend, you do.  So I am. My friend Jim McCaffrey has been diagnosed with MDS or … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 9, 2013 by carla

chestercountyramblings Loss is indeed a four letter word.  I have cried so much today my eyes hurt and are but swollen slits in my face.  I am feeling my grief so much right now it is palpable, raw, and in … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 30, 2012 by carla

chestercountyramblings As I sit here this morning dear readers, I am feeling a bit contemplative.  It has been a busy year, full of change. I began 2012 with this as a new blog as I transitioned full-time out here to … Continue reading →

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breast cancer survivor has dog on chemo

Posted on December 16, 2012 by carla

Truly.  As in yours truly.  Last week I saw my breast surgeon and my oncologist for some regular follow-up appointments.   And in between it all, my dog saw an oncologist and started chemotherapy for lymphoma. Yes, it is somewhat odd … Continue reading →

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