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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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ebb and flow

Posted on July 11, 2012 by carla

Life is indeed ebb and flow.  When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you really go ebb and flow.  After you are through it and into survivor category in a sense it is still ebb and flow because you are … Continue reading →

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welcome to 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by carla

On January 1st it was 7 months since my lumpectomy a/k/a partial mastectomy.  The hot flashes kick my ass late at night sometimes, and I have to say Tamoxifen is also messing with my moods.  I don’t like the messing … Continue reading →

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monday morning scribbles

Posted on May 9, 2011 by carla

I had a wonderful weekend, even if there was pink, pink, and more pink everywhere given that Mother’s Day weekend is the Race for the Cure in Philadelphia.  Everywhere I went this weekend, I saw women either gearing up for the race … Continue reading →

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3 s’s: sleep and stress and sun

Posted on May 6, 2011 by carla

An awesome spring day! Yay! Well the good news is I really slept last night – just fell asleep – plain old natural, unassisted sleep.  I feel sooooo much better, especially emotionally.  Now if everyone in my world could sleep … Continue reading →

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now what?

Posted on April 30, 2011 by carla

Two days ago I got the shock of my life:  I have breast cancer.  Invasive lobular cancer to be precise.  Wow. Seriously, I know God never gives one more than one can handle, but really? I just received the diagnosis … Continue reading →

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