Tag Archives: survivor

12 years.

Posted on June 1, 2023 by carla

12 years ago today I think I was at this literal time getting ready to be put in post op after breast cancer surgery or already there. I still remember the pearls and leopard patten leather clogs that my surgeon … Continue reading →

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it’s official: 11 years clear

Posted on June 28, 2022 by carla

Well it’s a little late but it’s official: all clear on the mammogram. I have to say once again that I really like the radiology technicians who operate the mammography equipment at Penn Medicine. My tech today was simply awesome. … Continue reading →

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breast debates

Posted on September 4, 2013 by carla

Nothing stirs a debate more amongst breast cancer previvors and survivors more than what to do with the “girls”.  It is a truly boobylicious debate. Do you wear your chest flat and proud, lopsided and loving it (that would be me … 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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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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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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catching up

Posted on September 28, 2012 by carla

Hi there.  It has been a while since I really did an update. So I thought I would drink my morning cup of coffee and get to.  Mind you, I will get to in a minute after my morning hot flash (hot … 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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do you tamoxifen? (then read this post)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by carla

UPDATE: My CVS pharmacist just called me and she told me that there is a shortage in the Teva version of Tamoxifen, especially in the 30 day count bottles, which is what we get.  So my pharmacist bought a larger … Continue reading →

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2 down, 33 to go

Posted on July 27, 2011 by carla

Number 2 down.  Today the hospital temperature was kooky in the breast radiation section – the heat was on in some spots…and ummm if they want us to avoid extremes in temperature maybe they need to tweak that thermostat. My … Continue reading →

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