My Breast Cancer Journey

I am 38 years old. I was diagnosed in June 2011 with Stage 3b Breast Cancer. My pathology report stated that I had 10 tumors spanning 11 cm. I never knew or felt anything different until I felt a lump under my left armpit. I had 2/7 lymph nodes positive for cancer after 2 different surgeries. After I am done with my chemo treatments, I need to have 33 radiation treatments.

Reiki has helped me with my physical and spiritual healing. My Reiki Master is the best. Karen Thank you for all the time you have spent with me.

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and counsel everyone when I work. I was needing the counseling this past summer. Karen has helped me in every way.

I have 2 young children. Ages 9 and 3. This has been hard for me. The fatigue keeps me from playing with them like I used to. I luckily have a wonderful husband that is 100% helpful. My daughter is the older one, 9 years almost 10 (Jan 8th). She has been a great help, and Mommy's little "nurse" through this whole ordeal. She was there during my surgery of a left mastectomy. She helped with my dressing changes. Abby is my little angel.

Spiritual healing is so important with cancer treatment. It has helped me tremendously.

Keep the Faith.
Jennifer