Karen's Writing Team - January 7
/Write to Karen.
Age: 50-something
Requested by: Friend
Location: Ohio, USA
Issue: Breast Cancer
What’s going on? Karen was diagnosed in June with stage 4 aggressive Breast Cancer (HER2 positive.) and has just started her chemo journey. Her breast is so inflamed and the growth so large they cannot operate at least a year because the swelling has to go down. She is in a lot of pain. Karen is one of the best people I know and is always helping others. She is asking for cards from friends with jokes to make her smile and keep her mind off the dx. She has a great support system with her husband and adult son but even with that it’s very difficult to juggle everything.
What do you love most about this girl? So Karen was my camp counselor when she was 16 and I was 12! So I have known her and her family for a very long time! When I became 17 we worked together for several years at the camp together. She loves to craft and teach kids knitting, origami, and crochet and bake (she's gluten free) and always seems to be willing to lend an ear or a helping hand when needed. She has been incredibly positive about her dx and trying so hard to stay upbeat despite the chemo really walloping her.
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