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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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now what if you are on tamoxifen?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by carla

So I think it is annoying enough that studies have decided women should not have pap smears necessarily on an annual basis – well unless you have had cancer and then I can’t remember exactly but I think I can … Continue reading →

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being thankful

Posted on November 20, 2012 by carla

It is nearly my second Thanksgiving post breast cancer. And as I remain cancer free, I have a lot to be thankful for. And yes, like many women who have had various cancers the fear of recurrence is especially vivid … Continue reading →

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paying it forward after sandy

Posted on November 15, 2012 by carla

Dear Readers, File under paying it forward. This is not about breast cancer per se, but it is important because we need to pay it forward. Thanksgiving is next week, and so many are without homes courtesy of Super Storm … Continue reading →

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