Dear Family, Friends & those I have yet to meet,
If you have found your way to this page, we are most likely connected through a life experience related to cancer.
In December, 2010, I received my first breast cancer diagnosis.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - right breast
Treatment: lumpectomy, removal of 11 lymph nodes, 6 rounds of chemotherapy, and 33 radiation treatments
This diagnosis came after recording "The Magic Mirror" CD and developing research for cancer patients.
From day one, I knew this was an opportunity to love myself more deeply.
I kept a Personal Journal to help remind me this was a journey of love.
(see links below)
In December, 2012, I received my second breast cancer diagnosis.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - right breast
Treatment: right mastectomy, full hysterectomy, Tamoxifen for 7 1/2 years
I continued to journal and in 2013 self-published my book, "Loving Life...All of It...A Walk with Cancer, Compassion and Consciousness." The Life Lessons continue to support me today.
(see link below)
In June, 2026, I received my 3rd breast cancer diagnosis.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - right armpit
I found a lump in my right armpit near the lymph node removal scar.
An MRI, ultrasound, and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.
LESSON -CHECK YOUR ARMPITS ~ even after a mastectomy...and tell your friends!
Treatment: To Be Determined after pathology of removed mass
What we DO KNOW:
* PET Scan results indicate NO signs of metastatic disease - YAY!!
* Outpatient surgery to remove mass on Wed. July 1st went well
NOTE: When I learned my favorite surgeon (Dr. Patricia Limpert) joined the MO Baptist medical team last month, I just smiled and said, "Of course she did!" ~ she was my surgeon in 2011 & 2013.
* I'm home resting and healing with very little pain or discomfort.
* I feel very peaceful, supported, and loved.
UPDATE: July 7th
Thank you for your continued prayers and loving thoughts.  I'm healing really well, feel good, still taking things slow and steady and am thankful I didn't have much pain. John and I have been binge watching "All Creatures Great and Small" ... finished Season 6 last night.  I have a follow-up with my surgeon on July 14th and will meet with my radiologist and oncologist the following week to talk about what treatments they suggest based on the pathology of the mass. Please know I continue to feel safe, supported and so deeply loved! 
UPDATE: July 17th
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your continued prayers and loving thoughts.   There are still some moving parts before treatment is finalized but I wanted to share what’s been happening:
* Pathology indicated the mass was a lymph node – LESSON: CHECK YOUR ARMPITS – I did not realize that breast cancer could recur in lymph nodes AFTER a mastectomy.
* Surgical follow-up on July 14 went well – everything is healing nicely
* Based on the pathology, my surgeon indicated the team was considering chemotherapy, possible radiation, followed by anti-estrogen treatment (perhaps Tamoxifen)
* My surgeon asked permission to share my case with a weekly tumor board from Siteman Cancer Center to get more eyes on my case. Of course, I said, “YES, Thank You!”
* The board unanimously suggested no chemotherapy, but rather start antiestrogen pills along with a targeting therapy pill that helps stop certain breast cancer cells from growing.
* The board recommended further evaluation to determine “if” radiation could be given based on my history and “should” it be given
* All of these recommendations need to be discussed with my oncologist and radiologist so final decisions can be made at my appointment next Friday, July 24th.
* I also had my first lymphatic massage treatment to help reduce swelling (it's minimal) and maintain healthy lymph flow in my arm.
Our family continues to stay present and take things one day at a time. I feel so blessed and cared for by my family, friends, and medical team! 
Thank you all for BEING part of my life’s journey  I’ll post another update when treatment decisions are finalized. In the meantime...
Keep The Love Flowing ~ within & around you
 Check Your Armpits ~ even after a mastectomy
As always, I know this is an opportunity to ...
* remember I Am Safe, I Am Supported, I Am Loved, I AM LOVE ... as are you
* CREATE HARMONY within and around me
* continue to SLOW DOWN, LISTEN, TRUST & CHOOSE my next step
My mantra, prayer, theme for this 3rd journey with breast cancer ~ and life ~ is, Keep the Love Flowing within & around you ... because honestly, LOVE is the answer.
The inspired harp/voice meditation below is a beautiful journey into safe, sacred space of deep relaxation where you can gently put down all that you've been carrying and experience the warm embrace of Mother's Love.
And there's even more beauty and love flowing ...
Below are some Resources
that may help support you
on your journey ...
CLICK ON IMAGES to learn more
Months before this 3rd diagnosis, I was asked to be part of a very special movement to expand the paradigm of breast cancer from one of fear to one of Love. This resonated deeply since THE NEW PINK PARADIGM is my paradigm.
The first collective global gathering of prayer and intention is August 8th.
If you would like to become part of this first Global Prayer Day, please add your name, or your organization's name, to the Prayer Map. (just hover over bold words and click)
To learn more about THE NEW PINK PARADIGM movement, click the image below.
With that feeling, if you would like to add me to a prayer list, please do so.
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