Tag Archives: breast cancer

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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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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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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unintentional ignorance

Posted on November 8, 2012 by carla

Ask any survivor and they will tell you that it is hard to hear of the passing of other women who have struggled with any form of cancer.  If you know the person, or had any life interaction with them … Continue reading →

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the continuing cycle of life

Posted on November 6, 2012 by carla

I woke up this morning thinking about my sweet man and how lucky a gal I am.  As many know, the tamoxifen has robbed me of my ability to sleep through the night most nights.  But when I awake, I … Continue reading →

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music on a rainy day

Posted on October 19, 2012 by carla

I couldn’t decide what blog to put this on, and after listening to my high school classmate’s voice which is still like velvet and molten chocolate (if molten chocolate had a sound), I thought here would be the perfect place. … Continue reading →

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think twice before preaching pink to a survivor during october.

Posted on October 10, 2012 by carla

There are things I find unnecessary in this rah-rah month of Pinktober.  Take for example the photo floating around on Facebook (above). What will liking this photo do for breast cancer?  What will liking this photo do for breast cancer survivors? When … Continue reading →

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