Tag Archives: oncotype

fight smart

Posted on March 31, 2015 by carla

 Okay I’m going to say something here which will undoubtedly ruffle feathers.  It has to do with tamoxifen and other breast cancer drugs, oncotype scores, and taking yourself off your meds….without discussing it with your care team. Do I … Continue reading →

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et cetera, et cetera, et cetera

Posted on December 6, 2011 by carla

NBC Nightly News and  reporter Robert Bazell did a report on Oncotype Dx tonight.  Of course, once you have danced even a small dance with breast cancer, Oncotype Dx  is not foreign to you.  If you are like me, you might … Continue reading →

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some days a girl just wants to dance……

Posted on June 30, 2011 by carla

YAY! Can I say YAY?! “What is she talking about” you all are thinking, right?  I have not gone round the bend, I am just so happy I could dance in the middle of the street and what a sight … Continue reading →

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breast cancer patient’s head explodes, film at 11

Posted on June 22, 2011 by carla

Well there I was managing my day, managing my stress, working, minding my own business, and WHAMMO! There it was: supreme irritation enough to make my head explode. After business hours (i.e. sometime after 5:15 pm EST) the phone rings.  … Continue reading →

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post-surgery update: more to do, more to learn…

Posted on June 9, 2011 by carla

Saw my lovely surgeon today – and she is lovely – I really like her and her office staff .  I am not out of the woods yet so keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming.  That little bastard they … Continue reading →

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