Her birthday is in October.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Karen was born on October 13. We didn't plan that. We're just not going to waste it. Every October, Karen's Way will mark her birthday with awareness — and every February 17, with remembrance and service. Two dates. One already on her jersey.
Triple-negative.
Karen had triple-negative breast cancer. This page does not attempt to explain a diagnosis, recommend treatment, or replace information from a qualified medical professional.
Karen's Way is not a medical provider and does not give medical advice. If you have a concern about your health, talk to a doctor.
What we're not going to do.
We are not going to put statistics on this page that we haven't verified. We are not going to tell you what to do about a symptom, when to get screened, or what treatment to ask for. We are not doctors, and a memorial website is not where anyone should get that information. What we will do is point you to the people who do this properly.
Where to get real information.
Karen's Way is not affiliated with these organizations and claims no partnership or endorsement.
What awareness looks like here.
Awareness is not a color. It's whether the woman sitting in an infusion chair next month has anybody who noticed. Karen went to a support group while she was sick and spent it encouraging other people. She was the one with cancer, and she was the one doing the lifting. That's the standard. Karen's Way intends to be practical — real support for real families going through this — and to be loud in October because that's her birthday and she would have found that funny.