Author Archives: carla
random thoughts on a november evening….
Today’s post is part random stream of consciousness and part a cross-post of a fellow breast cancer blogger. It is food for thought indeed as a survivor and like her, I keep hearing annoying new buzz phrases now like “new normal“. … Continue reading
november starts with being grateful
I was in a mood yesterday for sure, and although none the less frustrated , I have a lot to be grateful for. My photo of the day is one perfect November rose. Things could be a lot worse. I have … Continue reading
pinktober/snowtober draws to a close
This post has nothing to do with breast cancer. Or maybe it does. I don’t really know. I have decided it is easier getting a referral for one of my plentiful breast cancer related doctor appointments then it is getting … Continue reading
t is for tamoxifen
Today is not only the first day with tamoxifen in my system, it is also six months since I received that phone call saying I had breast cancer. An anniversary, another milestone, a new step forward. Lordy, must some days … Continue reading
two must read breast cancer related articles
Two New York Times articles are a must read for women. One is on the benefits of radiation and one is another do women really need mammograms article – again, both from the New York Times. With regard to mammograms, a … Continue reading
et cetera
Life continues to truck along with it’s twists, turns, and occasional hiccups, but all in all, it’s not so bad considering the past few months. The future is looking forward, so I can’t complain. God closes a window, and opens … Continue reading
getting solicitation calls from breast cancer survivors foundation?
So who else keeps getting calls from a charity called Breast Cancer Survivors Foundation out of Roselle Park, NJ? They have an outfit making charitable solicitation calls called “Outreach Calling” that may have a website HERE but I was told by … Continue reading
there but for the grace of God go I
Today I had a follow-up with my surgeon. Once again my sweet man and I made the trek to Philadelphia in the afternoon. I have been going long enough that I have started to recognize the faces: the newly diagnosed, … Continue reading
surviving
Apparently I have a lot to grouse about today, and I hope my former editor and friend will not take umbrage at what I am about to say. Some days, being a breast cancer survivor is not as easy emotionally … Continue reading
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