Tag Archives: healthcare

standard of care.

Posted on June 20, 2022 by carla

This is a more generalized healthcare post, as opposed to being specifically about breast cancer. Now is the time of year that I have my seemingly endless rounds of doctor’s appointments. This week alone will be hundreds of dollars in … Continue reading →

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dear pat toomey, bob casey and entire US senate….

Posted on May 25, 2017 by carla

As your constituent and as an American I’m asking you to protect all Americans by opposing the American Health Care Act. This harmful bill gives billions to special interests while dramatically increasing costs for older Americans. This bill includes an … Continue reading →

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bedside manner, aetna?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by carla

It has been a few days now since I wrote the post “my state of denial” . The response to that post has been astounding. I truly had no idea how much SO MANY OTHER WOMEN have gone through regarding … 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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mr. president, please shut up

Posted on October 6, 2011 by carla

Ok I am not in the pink today.  I feel crappy and I am disappointed. Especially  disappointed when it comes to Mr. President, the economy, the sheer state of this country.  Mr. Obama, you have been quite verbose on television … Continue reading →

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a question for insurance companies

Posted on September 20, 2011 by carla

Why don’t insurance companies seem to really want to take care of the women who are taking care of the “girls”? I have a friend who is a survivor who moved recently.   She sent me a note the other day … Continue reading →

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