Tag Archives: tamoxifen

breathe….

Posted on November 7, 2011 by carla

Well I am discovering that Tamoxifen does seem to affect my moods.  I seem to be feeling things at a more elevated level as this drug that will live in me for five years settles in.  Stress seems to ramp up … Continue reading →

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t is for tamoxifen

Posted on October 28, 2011 by carla

Today is not only the first day with tamoxifen in my system, it is also six months since I received that phone call saying I had breast cancer. An anniversary, another milestone, a new step forward.   Lordy, must some days … Continue reading →

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there but for the grace of God go I

Posted on October 18, 2011 by carla

Today I had a follow-up with my surgeon.  Once again my sweet man and I made the trek to Philadelphia in the afternoon.  I have been going long enough that I have started to recognize the faces:  the newly diagnosed, … Continue reading →

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no, I have not experienced “breast canceropoly”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by carla

I feel the need to cross-post a comment  and expand into a post of my own.  This is  in response to another blogger on the Living Beyond Breast Cancer blog.  The post is titled The Competitive Sport of “Breast Canceropoly”By livingbeyondbc This … Continue reading →

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greetings sports fans

Posted on September 27, 2011 by carla

Live your life so that the fear of death can never enter your heart. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light. Give thanks for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and for … Continue reading →

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TWO…count ’em TWO left! (and remembering 9/11)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by carla

Two left….dog tired and also had a sick dog today too…so I had another $350 bill to add to the land of fun.  I am so tired right now I can barely keep my eyes open. Coming home from radiation, … Continue reading →

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YO!!! tomorrow the single digits of radiation starts!!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by carla

Today was 26 down and 9 to go! NINE LEFT!!!!!!!  YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (What a way to spend the summer – yikes!) I also learned today when the cute Mrs. G came out of her last treatment that I get to ring … Continue reading →

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breathe….just breathe

Posted on May 12, 2011 by carla

I can breathe….1 lump 3.5 to 4 cm stage 2 – lumpectomy , maybe node removal depending on what sentinel node shows surgery day.  Tamoxifen   for five years.  I don’t know if I am thrilled about reading the list of side effects however … Continue reading →

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