Tag Archives: breast cancer survivor

random acts of connection

Posted on October 24, 2013 by carla

I have spoken about the odd phenomenon of how breast cancer survivors seems to sense other survivors. In a room, a store, library, on the street…wherever. Sometimes we recognize each other as currently going through treatment. Other times it is … 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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letting go

Posted on June 9, 2012 by carla

Since my diagnosis for breast cancer, and subsequent surgery and treatment, I have learned how to an extent your life becomes an exercise in letting go. That dawned on me the other day. Part of it comes with the acceptance that … Continue reading →

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15 minutes

Posted on April 17, 2012 by carla

Well, yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reporter who called me about my old boss and former job called back.  She wanted to go over what she had asked me previously.  The article came out today.  The reporter who called me … Continue reading →

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what is it people don’t understand about breast cancer changing a person?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by carla

Greetings faithful readers.  As you all know a couple of months ago I decided my health was more important than a job in an industry that is incredibly stressful.   I have never spoken about my job much, because face it,  … Continue reading →

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more of life’s little moments

Posted on March 6, 2012 by carla

We all have little conversations in our mind (if we are honest with ourselves), where we actually say what we are thinking or do things we normally wouldn’t. Not dangerous or crazy things, just things we normally wouldn’t do or might think under normal … Continue reading →

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celebrating life

Posted on December 11, 2011 by carla

2011 continues to do the December count down, and with all its craziness, there have been many happy events.  This weekend was no exception. Yesterday evening one of my Karens got married in Mt. Joy, PA.  Surrounded by friends, in … Continue reading →

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christmas wish…

Posted on December 7, 2011 by carla

I was pondering something today ….and it’s simple.  I have been so blessed by the gifts of love bestowed upon me by my friends and family in 2011 and because of these gifts I got through a bout of breast … Continue reading →

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holiday season fun: selective media coverage of breast cancer

Posted on December 5, 2011 by carla

Deep breath.  I am at bit peeved at this moment in time and it ain’t a Tamoxifen induced mood swing. I turned on the Today Show and they had Giuliana Rancic who is an E! News correspondent and a reality TV show star on … Continue reading →

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what to write,what to write….

Posted on November 8, 2011 by carla

Today was a relatively calm day with no hot flashes. (yay!)  Today is also election day, so did you all vote out there???  I did.  So….I was asked to write another piece on breast cancer and my experience.   For my … Continue reading →

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