Karen sat in her car with tears streaming down her cheeks, afraid to tell her children that she had cancer. She didn’t know that they would not only be supporting her through breast cancer treatments, but that they would stand by her side as she endured treatments for liver and brain cancer.
Only one year after her breast cancer was diagnosed, she began experiencing blurred vision. An MRI of the brain and liver discovered tumors that would have to be treated aggressively if Karen were to beat them. Now, three years later and after undergoing Gamma Knife radiosurgery on her brain, she is cancer free and living her life to the fullest.
Here, she shares her story and H. Warren Goldman, MD, PhD, discusses the one-two punch of Gamma Knife treatments that saved her life.
You’re truely an amazing person. Way to go! A dear friend from the past.
I always think about you and was so happy to see this article. You are amazing to survive this! God bless you and your family!
Karen, your strong spirit and faith have been an amazing partnership with the awesome medical care at Cooper. Amen, amen, amen!! I am so proud to be one of your Survivor in the Pink sisters. Love you always. Val
Karen, I have only known you for 5 days and I feel like I know you for years. I read your story and you are amazing!!! You always have that beautiful smile on your face for everyone. God Love you and keep you in his care always. You are truly special. Love Terri
Karen,
You are amazing! I filled up with tears as I suddenly saw you on a TV commercial with an amazingly successful story. You give such hope to all out there. You are a positive light and a true example of what strong faith and modern medicine can do for someone. Please never stop smiling. God is holding you ever so tight!
Love, Trish
I am so happy u are healthy! What a brave woman u are and what an inspiration to your children. Wish u a lifetime of health and happiness. God Bless.