I was told I had cancer when I was 38. I had a 10 year old boy and a 15 year old girl. I saw my surgeon on March 6th of 1986. He did a biopsy and he called me the next day and said I needed to have surgery as soon as possible. I had a 4cm cancer tumor on the top of my left breast. He told me I had two choices, either have radiation and shrink the tumor or have a full mastectomy. I did not hesitate at all. I told him I I wanted a mastectomy, I just wanted to remove the cancer from me. Just 5 days later, on March 11th, 1986. I was taken into the operating room and I saw my name on the surgical schedule. I closed my eyes and prayed to God, I asked God that if He wanted me to live thru this to please show me how I could serve Him for the rest of my life, But, if it was His will to bring me home that I hoped He would take me home that day. Well, it is now 38 years since my surgery, and in all these years I lived to care for my Mother for over 14 years. I have lived to see both of my children graduate high school, both got married, I have lived to know all 4 of my grandchildren, I've lived to see both of my children become successful. My son has been a Senior Pastor of his own church for the last 7 of his 30 years as a pastor. He officiated the 50 Year Anniversary renewal of vows between his father and I. We attend his church every Sunday and our faith has grown immensely because of his teaching the truth of God's Word. I have served God faithfully everyday since 1986. I taught children for 40 years. I will be married 53 years this year to my Dear husband who helped me recover from cancer and several other illnesses throughout my life. And today I am still alive to take care of him as he recovers from triple bypass surgery. I still hear God's voice as He guides me in serving Him today. I have cared for the homeless and today I care about the elderly where I live by checking on them often, to remind them that they are not ever alone. I share my testimony as often as possible to allow others to know God and His healing power. I am thankful to share my experience with all who have similar experiences, and to share my hope with you. Thank You All for letting me share.

I know exactly what you mean!!! I had stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Er+ PR+ HERS2- with lymph node involvement and I am a person of great faith!!! God took me through through and I can see him all through my sickness. I had no pain and full energy. I am cancer free and God healed me and brought me through I.

I had a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy 43 years ago ! I have not had a recurrence and have been very healthy ! I put my faith in Christ and he has been faithful !✝️

You are so brave for sharing this experience and for going through this. A real trooper. Bless you.

I love how positive you are! Praying for everything you are asking for. I just left my first mammogram appointment and ultrasound my tech took a ton of photos and didn’t say anything. I pray I pray that it’s nothing to worry about, please pray for me and pray that I stay healthy

Thank you for telling your story. One of my closest childhood friends was just diagnosed with the same cancer as you. You have helped me understand much more about what she is going through. God bless! ❤🙏

I had a lumpectomy last Thursday. Your reaction to your diagnosis sounds like mine. I've known about 3 weeks that I have breast cancer and the whole time, I've been calm and have leaned, so much on God.

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 3 on Monday. Thank you for posting your story. I searched YT and yours was the first personal story with this specific cancer I’ve found. God bless you for sharing your story for those of us early in our journey.

Hoping you are healed and well🙏🏼Love your strong faith!🙌🏼 Thank you for sharing💗

You are the perfect person to talk about this. Clear, forthcoming, very human and loving. Bless you!!

I was diagnosed at the beginning of December with Stage 2 aggressive breast cancer. You are very encouraging. I, too, believe that attitude is a blessing and God is in control. Thank you for sharing!!!

Hi Karina, what an amazing video! I am now almost 3 weeks post double mastectomy, but I am not nearly as cheerful and positive as you are. Could you please share continuation of your story - what kind of cancer they found on the final pathology report, like the size of your IDC, what stage and what additional treatments, if any, were recommended. This will be so helpful to so many of us in the similar situation. Thank you again for starting this conversation!

Thank you so much for this video. I just had my bilateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago. My cancer diagnosis if very similar to yours---but only 1 small tumor and estrogen positive. Your video helped get me though a very difficult time. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for sharing the way you were smiling as if nothing happened you are a true believer and God saw you through it all Remain blessed sweetie.

I just received the same information and this is the first video I dared to watch. Thank you!

I love your positive attitude and I think that will take you a long way...you seem like a go getter and a fighter and your faith in God is unwavering and I believe all thing's are possible with God on your side...I'm just really happy you are sharing your story I know you've helped me and so many other people...I know it makes me feel better when I know I'm not the only one facing something scary...There is definitely power in numbers and these thing's need to be shared it helps you and other's! I hope and pray you continue to do well...you look amazing and I love your videos they were recommended for me and I'm so happy I found your channel! hugs from Indiana...💗💟💗💟💗💟💗

Hi Karina. I am from the Philippines. I am 48 y/o, mother of 3 also ages 13, 10 & 8. I watched this part 1 of your video. I was already undergone mastectomy 7 days ago. Thank you for this video yours. I find it informative & inspirational. I hope you can share more during & after treatment.

Sooo much love for you! I almost cried when you said "my breasts were beautiful and great and did what they had to do, but they served their purpose" you're so strong and such an inspiration. xoxxxx

Thank you for sharing! I have been diagnosed with Cancer after my annual mammogram, same journey... I’ve been positive through it all so far as I have dense tissues and thought all the time it is nothing, mostly because there was nothing unusual palpable besides my usual dense tissues. I still have a positive mind so far and I have my double mastectomy planned 10/27... scared of this one, but I want it all out and reduce recurrence risks to the max! Seeing you being so positive and outgoing 5 days after your mastectomy gives me hope and reassured me!

You are such a positive woman...I love that about you! I have so much respect for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers always....💟💟💟💟

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:7) You did a great Video. Thanks!

Today June 2021. I got the same diagnosis I’m very positive and know that god got me your video has helped me a lot I have a journey and I’m so glad I bumped into your video. I want to be a blessing as well. My mother had breast cancer and medicine is not what it was today Thanks 🙏🏾. So informative 🥰

I also wanted to tell you thank you for speaking out about this. Most women suffer quietly but we all need to bring. Awareness and support to one another. So thank you!

Thank you so much for your video I just found out that I have the same cancer as you do. I found out yesterday. I have subscribed to your channel and will watch others. There is a reason for everything and I know this and understand that.

You are a blessing. What a strong woman you are. God Bless You!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am 65 but don’t look or feel old. You are so young and lovely with your positive outlook on something that I’m having a very hard time with. I had a biopsy today and waiting for my results but am feeling really down about the outcome. Your video helped a lot especially knowing that breast cancer can happen to anyone and even the best diet and exercise and lifestyle cannot prevent it. I will wait and see and try to tap into m faith in God as you have trust he knows best. God Bless you!

You are amazing and have such a great attitude. I too am a cancer survivor since 2007. I had rectal cancer and recently had many problems from the radiation treatment back then. The power of prayer is so amazing! It really gets you through tough times and makes every little thing glow and let’s you see them as you’ve never seen them before. God Bless You on your journey.🙏

Your positivity is making me cry. You’re the most positive person I have come across in my life. God bless you.

Just diagnosed last week. Your videos have helped me a great deal to stay positive. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your story/testimony. I do believe that God led me to your video for reassurance. I am newly diagnosed invasive mammary carcinoma grade 2 and I am 39 years old. Other than that, I know nothing else about my diagnosis. Haven't had MRI yet because I switched my care to the VA hospital. I said all that to say that I am at peace right now and I am with you. I want God's will to be done in my life and if I have to go through this, it is for a purpose. I do believe in praying specifically as well and how important it is to have the Spirit of God dwelling on the inside of you. I don't know how anyone can make it without Him! My prayers are with you and and again, thank you for being so transparent.

I love you so much Karina ! Im so proud of you for facing this thing head on! If you need anything I’m here! I’m praying for your speedy recovery so that you can slay my life with your style darling!!!

This is the first time ive seen you on you tube..I'm happy this was recommended for me... I am so so happy and thankful and Glory to God who is walking you through this! I'm a true believer that God's will..Will be done always! I'm so happy he shined on you through this horrible time in your life! Helping other people and giving God the glory is amazing! I'm so happy he put this amazing Dr. in your path! Your beautiful inside and out and you're an inspiration to us all.! Thank you so much for sharing your story...I wish for you a long healthy and happy life! Your a sweetie! Did the double mastectomy hurt alot? If I was ever diagnosed with breast cancer I would opt for a double mastectomy for the exact same reason you did! You are in my thoughts and prayers always! hugs 💖💖💖💖

Hi Karina! Thank you so much for your video, I just found out my results this week and I'm learning. Thank you again 😘

Hi Katina, thank you so much for sharing your story. I too was diagnosed. Thanks for your encouraging words. God bless you.

You are an amazing lady your positive energy gives others so much strength xxx

My mama has just been diagnosed with this. Thank you for these videos because I’m just trying to find as much information as possible.

Sending so much love. You are an amazing woman and courageously educating people. I am going this week fora lung scan I have put off and you are giving me hope and strength for us both💖

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR STORY!! It’s extremely helpful 💕

Praying for you. Thank you for sharing your story. You are very brave.

You really talked so great and your faith on God is really so admiring. May you have a healthy n happy n long long life .

It so so amazingly beautiful when u share abt the message and with the part of the down moment. I feel u. (FAITH + GOD) is just amazing how u explained this journey. Good vibe back to U. I'm so glad to hear ur story. I'm Diagnosed with Her2 positive and up coming treatment has really drive me to discover more of this part of a journey/story of The SURVIVOR of CANCER... GOD BLESS US ALL 💕

Thank you thank you thank you! I just got Diagnosed with breast cancer and like you I’m like all over the place,my thoughts it’s just tough it’s all I can say but your video was very very positive and like you I have pray I believe in prayer I believe in God and it’s in his hands whatever journey I have to go through he’s gonna be right there with me and I’m a firm believer that everything in life happens for a reason so many blessings to you I hope you’re better and to your family God bless

Thank you so much for sharing. God allowed me to find your KZfaq channel. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My trust is totally in God!

Hi Karina, thank you so much for sharing your story. You are so strong and positive, I was just diagnosed with IDC, stage 1. Knowing how you went through your treatments and recovery is very helpful for women that are going through similar medical issues. I love your strength and faith. I will follow your strength to get through my treatments and recovery. Every woman needs to get checked, no matter your age or lifestyle because truly this disease does not discriminate. We must care for and love ourselves first, that's what I've learned from my diagnosis.

Amazing positivity🤗I am going through hemoterapy at moment,and I can tell you it is exactly how you describe it😔But i know God is great,and if it is his will it have some higher perpos🙏God bless you and all people which are passing through this fight🙏

Your faith in God is beautiful. I wish you nothing but the best and I will pray for your healing. You are a light in this life!

Thank you so much for sharing this difficult experience. You are looking so well. God bless you😊

So refreshing to listen to someone with faith. Thank you God bless🙏

Thank you for your beautiful story! ❤

Karina-I was also diagnosed with IDC in July of 2013. I also had a double mastectomy with many complications along the way. I will be 5 years out August 1st but still on Aromasin. Good luck on your journey to good health.

Another IDC survivor here, diagnosed at age 46. Almost done with reconstruction and things are looking great. You are certainly a beautiful lady, so soon after your mastectomy. God bless you. I hope you are doing well.

I’m amazed so many videos I watch like these..how strong women are that are going through breast cancer. Thank you for this video and for sharing. I cry at all these videos.. I go in for 2 biopsies very soon and I’m scared. You just said a double mastectomy as I was typing this... I’m so sorry you went through this. Early detection is important for sure. Mammogram, then a breast ultrasound, and now scheduled for breast cancer surgery center specialist for biopsies. 😂 Thank you for sharing and posting video for being proactive and supporting other women. It’s great that your husband was with you and supportive. Sending love and best wishes for healing. I admire you

My prayers with you continue to know that God has a plan for your life glad everything went well. Love your beautiful spirit.

Hi Karina, I am 71 and just had a lumpectomy, same cancer in the ductal. I pray for you🙏

Awww. Mrs. Reske. Im so sorry about your cancer. I miss Geography class you and Mrs. Weaver-Miller. You guys are the best. Im praying for you.

You are an amazing human being; full of faith and positivism. I admire you. Love u amiga

Well done Karina.. 💗 I enjoyed this video.

Had a mastectomy a month ago. Thanks for sharing your story. It’s very helpful . I get through it through prayer. I’m not afraid.

I'm glad I have a bit of health anxiety. If I find something, I'd be running to the doctors, I'm soooo surprised you waited!!

Thank you for sharing your story. May the god whom you have trusted give you peace and a long satisfied life.

The researchers do not know every way that we get breast cancer - this is so clear to me. You’ve been making wonderful choices for your health. Breast cancer prevention books are bogus. I wish this wasn’t true….best wishes in your treatment.❤

I’m responding 3 years later but I had to tell you that your video gave me chills! We almost had the same experience in that I too turned to God and He was with me every step of the way! Your video made me smile; it made me cry and it was so incredibly real. I don’t know you but I LOVE you! Praise God! 🙏🏽♥️

Been having mammogram since 25 runs in the family. Just diagnosed in 7-20 after mammogram they founded a lump ultrasound biopsy it was cancer. Had surgery within 2 weeks lumpectomy and lymph node removed. Stage 2 cancer Lymph node no cancer.. Recovering and treatments next month. Trying to get through this the best way I can. Lot of support. Thanks for the video.

Oh how thankful I am to come across your video. My story is so similar to yours. I’m 51, and a left breast mass was found on screening mammogram June of 2022. Due to Covid, I was about 8 months late getting my mammogram. I had my biopsy, and initially was told it was a small 10 mm invasive ductal carcinoma. Mine also was estrogen and progesterone positive, HER2 negative. My genetic testing was negative, too. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy 9/2. Got the pathology back on the lumpectomy and the tumor was double the size they initially thought. Also, there was an additional tumor they did not see on imaging, but it was DCIS. The great news was that it was not in my lymph nodes, praise the Lord! The bad news was that one of my margins were positive, so I would require a reexcision surgery. I had that surgery 9/12/22, and this time we got the amazing news that all my margins are now clean! 😊 At this point, we are waiting for my ONCOtype score, and waiting to meet with radiology and to meet my oncologist. I too and a believer in Christ, and cannot imagine going through this journey without Him. I know that nothing will happen to me that is not in His perfect will! Thank you for sharing your journey, and may God bless us all who are fighting this disease. May we never have a recurrence or any other cancer, and may we be a witness to Him while we walk through journey, with Him by our side!

Thank you for speaking about God in all of this. So important and so real.

may God give you with complete health and quick recovery

I am so gland I found you on KZfaq and you have faith in God I was do FEB this year

Thank you. You are amazing, courageous, and adorable. God bless you. ❤

Not easy what you just did... but you are very brave.... thanks and God bless you.

I was just diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I appreciate you sharing your experience. It gives me hope!

You’re such an inspiration and such a beautiful person!! You brought tears to my eyes! I’m always praying for you! Beijos! Se sinta abraçada!! Muito feliz q tudo está dando certo!! 😘❤️🙌🙏👏 Love you!!

Sending well wishes on your journey. I want to work with breast cancer patients. ❤

My bestie just got diagnost with lymp and one breast. She wants both off. We are believers but it is great that your sharing. Pray for my friend if you would Michelle. Thank you.

You welcome 🙏 continue to pray for you Karina GBU

Thank you for sharing your faith 🙏❤️

God is very real & present 💗.. keeping you In deep prayer~ I only live about 11/2 from you in IL by the state line!

I'm happy for you girl. God bless you more. You are also so beautiful

God has used you greatly to help others. You’ve helped me immensely with your information and encouragement. Thank you, and praise the Lord. I found a 2cm lump through a self breast exam. Some in the medical community say this is a waste of time. Don’t believe it. I learned a week later via ultrasound that the lump is malignant and am scheduled for staging/grading in 2 days. Had I not done the SBE, who knows what the outcome would be? Thank you again for sharing your story.

Hi, I have been inspired by your story. So informative and I feel like I can connect with you. The only thing is did you mention what grade you had? Apologies if its something you did not intend on sharing. I'm so happy and of your faith in God. I'm going through it now and it seems if I could have said all the words you have spoken. 🙏

I’ve been a subscriber for a long time sweet girl. I’m 34 and have recently went through mastectomy and reconstruction. It’s a tough road, but finding the light as you go is what keeps up strong. Sending you so much love.

I had a walk in doctor who had to refer me for a mammogram, she rang after and said “oh it’s terrible, it looks like cancer” had the biopsy, she rang the Friday before Thanksgiving to tell me the results are terrible it’s cancer (not sure why it couldn’t wait until after the long weekend), 13 days later with no support, no information, no plan I finally get to meet the surgeon with the plan. I’m in Canada and quite honestly they could do better as I have had 2 weeks of stress and worry. Thank you for sharing, very informative

Karina babe you are such a brave beautiful person god will always be there for you . Alicat xxxx

Your positivity is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I felt the same with lingering thoughts of will I need to go through this again and chose double mastectomy. Pathology post surgery reflected precancerous lobular carcinoma. In hindsight the double mastectomy was the right choice for me.

Same here maam.i have a breast cancer and i have my chemotheraphy now.let's keep on fighting..😊

Hello, this is the 1st video I watched of you and I must say, I really enjoyed your video. You remind me of me, lol. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer today and your video really put a smile on my face! GOD is so good inspite of anything! Always, HIS will and not our will be done!

You are an inspiration to me. Recently diagnosed with HER2 positive. Starting chemo soon. I am also resting in the strength of my Lord knowing that this passed through His hands before it reached me. God is still good even with a cancer diagnosis.

My Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her right breast in late October of 2021. She soon had both of her breast removed in early November. After the doctors were sure that it be over and she wouldn’t need Chemotherapy. We were so relieved. But then of early January we revived the news that after they looked again at her chart they decided there was too many grey areas and my Mom will be needing chemo treatments soon. She gets her treatments in the following upcoming weeks. I’m so scared and I just pray that God doesn’t take my Mom. How can anyone live without a Mom and to watch mine suffer in pain these upcoming months will break me more than anything. God this hurts too much, I’m so scared cancer might win.

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I have been diagnose w/ Ductal carcinoma in situ. It was found in me having a breast reduction. Praise the Lord. Have an appt this week with the oncologist.

I know this was awhile ago but now! You look amazing for being 5 days after your DMX. I looked pretty rough after mine lol!

I’m hopeful but scared....your videos are helping me.👩

so sorry you are going through this karina

I am suffering from Breast Cancer. And going through my treatment right now. And just the way you are. Not obese, hardly ate unhealthy food, a sports person, not a drinker, not a smoker....but still I got cancer... thanks you for helping me ❤️

So right, to stress on do not wait. I found the lump under my arm and thought it was nothing. But God is an awesome God, I am going through cancer treatment right now and its my faith in God that keeps me going.

I hope your ok. Prayers 🙏🏻♥️

I first saw you when you did melasma video that we so helpful to me. So sorry about the cancer but so happy about all the good news I will be joining you in prayer for all your prayer request .GBU

Thank you for your video as you were talking it felt like you knew what I was feeling...i go in a few weeks for a lumpectomy... And tomorrow I have my phone confrence call with the Cancer center to go over everything...of course everything is going through my head second guessing will this come back should I have it taken off...the emotional part is very stressful luckly I have a great support system my husband kids and friends but still its cancer and no one really understands until you are going through it thank you for your positive way of looking at things and sharing God bless ❤🙏

Thank you for sharing!!! Are you going to do the part 2 as I was diagnosed and will be having a double mascot On my way! In 3 weeks, I love your honesty

Hello Karina.. Really appreciate your courage to share your experience in such a detailed manner..This is very helpful. My Mom just got diagnosed with DCI..but as u had mentioned..My Moms biopsy report didn't mention anything about which hormone cancer are feeding upon. Oncologist has asked us to visit directly for surgery as of now he hasn't mentioned anything about Chemo. Is this normal? Or are we missing something here..Your response will be helpful..and God Bless you as always.

I am 59 and just had my first abnormal mammogram. As the radiologist put it “the lump looks funky i.e asymmetrical” so I have a biopsy scheduled Nov. 29, 2021. Your prayers are coveted♥️

God told me I had cancer and that I would be ok,before I was “diagnosed” with it. I know God has a plan through me with this❤. Praying for all you beautiful ladies to be strong and to trust God.