Tag Archives: Living Beyond Breast Cancer

pink is for roses.

Posted on September 30, 2014 by carla

Pinkification pukification here we come. Yes tomorrow marks the onslaught of putrid pink things because you know breast cancer is so pink and frothy and light, right? Like fuzzy bunnies, Barbie, and cotton candy,right? I hate #pinktober. The world gets … Continue reading →

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how to tell people you have breast cancer

Posted on June 26, 2014 by carla

I am asked fairly often how I told people I had breast cancer. The simple answer is I just told people. I just had the inquiry come to me from a breast cancer charity I really respect, Living Beyond Breast … Continue reading →

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in tears at the goodness of inspirational women

Posted on October 15, 2013 by carla

Yes, as I write, I am indeed in tears.  I am fine, don’t worry, I just have been touched by the amazing women being honored by Living Beyond Breast Cancer. It is women like this who inspire me, and women like … Continue reading →

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something fabulous: being part new breast cancer survivor book

Posted on March 19, 2013 by carla

A long while ago my friend (and amazing writer) Nicki Boscia Durlester told me she was writing another book.  Only this one would be different.  It would not just be her journey through breast cancer, it would be the stories of … 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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and now a word from our suddenly pink sponsors

Posted on October 1, 2012 by carla

Ah yes October 1. The beginning of breast cancer awareness month, the month where all survivors and people going through treatment are hit with a visual and verbal reminder every minute of every day about cancer. I understand that the … Continue reading →

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once you have faced a diagnosis….you know …..

Posted on June 12, 2012 by carla

I am part of this page on Facebook called Philly Social Media Moms (as a SMIT, or Stepmother in Training, I was allowed in!)  Anyway, this post last night jumped off at me.  It said: Hello ladies! One of my … Continue reading →

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one year.

Posted on June 1, 2012 by carla

Today is happy, happy, joy, joy in the scheme of things! One year ago today I had my breast cancer surgery.  A lumpectomy a/k/a partial mastectomy. One year ago at this time I was in recovery at Pennsylvania Hospital, and … Continue reading →

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contrasts

Posted on April 23, 2012 by carla

Yesterday my friends fêted me.  It was something I don’t really think I deserved, but love them for it none the less.  There I was surrounded by friends from all stages of my life, wishing me and my sweet man … Continue reading →

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judge not, that ye be not judged

Posted on March 20, 2012 by carla

Matthew 7:1 says “Judge not, that ye be not judged” So I got a note on a LinkedIn group I am a member of about a new breast cancer survivor book called The Blessings & Bling which is by Sheron C. … Continue reading →

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