Tag Archives: women

hello 2023: social media and cancer

Posted on January 5, 2023 by carla

I posted the following on someone’s cancer timeline about those voluminous and far too frequent Facebook posts about people with cancer: “Hi – I read the post all the way through. I am an 11 year + survivor of one, … Continue reading →

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oh shut up, the cranky me chronicles

Posted on May 22, 2016 by carla

 I belong to one breast cancer group. Sometimes I can’t visit it online because there are posts that upset me. These are the posts of the people who just arbitrarily without a doctor’s approval or disapproval. Then there are the … Continue reading →

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changes

Posted on August 24, 2013 by carla

Two weeks ago I began my next round of check-ups.  Once you have had a breast cancer diagnosis and received treatment, you do have to be diligent with your health.  After all if you aren’t going to treat yourself well, … Continue reading →

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b is not just the first letter in “breast cancer”

Posted on February 22, 2012 by carla

Drama is a situation women create themselves, based on jealousy. And that quote lets you know we’re not in Kansas anymore and tonight’s post is not about breast cancer.  It’s about grown women acting lie prepubescent mean girls. So once … Continue reading →

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monday morning

Posted on June 6, 2011 by carla

Morning sports fans!  I have my medical oncologist appointment lined up and still have one art pit that smells more than the other.   Incisions look good but everything still kinda pinches and in the background is a dull sort of … Continue reading →

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happy is a state of mind I choose

Posted on May 13, 2011 by carla

I know some people think I am bit nutty because how can I say I am happy when I have breast cancer. Ok look, maybe every single day I won’t be happy, and some days I will be scared, but … Continue reading →

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reminding myself to learn patience

Posted on May 13, 2011 by carla

Some days patience is a virtue I have a hard time discovering….and today? The word of the morning thus far is irritation.   And it’s probably just in my head because I have things to do….but….let’s start at the beginning (and … Continue reading →

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women journal…

Posted on May 11, 2011 by carla

I discovered a new blog yesterday – after five years – it’s blogger, Lauren, in truth discovered me first and left me a comment: i loved reading your blog, here is what i made my mantra…longevity trumps cosmetics…it helped me keep focus. … Continue reading →

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