Recording Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Carmelina Vargas Delves Into Writing with Launch of New Wellness, Lifestyle and Empowerment Blog

New York, NY / February 22, 2011 - Recording artist and breast cancer advocate Carmelina Vargas launched her new blog, today, February 22, 2011.  Carmelina will update the blog weekly and cover everything from health and wellness to self-esteem and positivity.  

“It’s great to have a voice and young women especially should be encouraged to find theirs.  I’m very excited to begin sharing not only my story but all the things that I’ve learned along the way from alternative medicine and positive thinking to keeping close what’s important: self-love, family and achieving goals I’ve set for myself.  I hope young women, mujeres and survivors all find something in my  blog,” says Carmelina.

Carmelina’s blog series will culminate with the release of two books, one detailing her experience battling early breast cancer, and the other an inspirational book on body-image geared towards teens.  

As things were heating up for Carmelina’s music career, she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in late 2009.  After undergoing surgery for a double mastectomy in combination with chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and being true to the fighter and positive spirit that she is, Carmelina returned to her music and her fans as a survivor.

Using her music as a platform, she promoted breast cancer awareness through performances at numerous events for The American Cancer Society, and at the Latin Trendsetter Awards presented by LatinTrends Magazine.  She also hosted her own 1st annual fundraiser at Latin Quarters in mid-town Manhattan, which benefited the Columbia University Medical Center Survivors Squad and The American Cancer Society.  Her endeavors received national recognition from Congressman Charles B. Rangel of New York’s 15th District.

Carmelina’s survivor story, professional accomplishments and musical talent have been featured on GlobalGrind.com, New York Socialite Examiner, Corrientelatina.com, Allthingsgirl.net, as well a s in the pages of DTM Magazine, El Especial Newspaper and Metro International.  Carmelina has also appeared alongside Sesame Street icon “Maria” (Sonia Manzano) at the Children’s Aid Society to raise funds for New York Public Schools after budget cuts.

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