My name is Karen. I'm a retired maternal child health nurse. I have spent most of my life  working with mothers and babies, especially teen mothers. Three years ago I retired and moved with my husband from Santa Fe NM to sea level in San Diego for health reasons. My health had improved and I thought I was doing well, until  I received a diagnosis of breast cancer on November 8th 2016. This type of breast cancer, unfortunantly, is very difficult to treat with only  conventional medicine. My intuition is guiding me to add an integrative approach to my healing journey. Unfortunatly alternative treatments are very costly and conventional insurance does not cover these modalities. An average week of naturapathic IV therapy, accupuncture, dietary suppliments, colonics and chiropactic care costs  $695.00 per week. Both my husband and I are retired with  fixed incomes so the financial strain and stress is significant.  We would appreciate any contributions as soon as possible towards my healing journey.  I am doing everything I know through meditation, journaling, visualization, excersise, diet and positive affirmations to heal my body. The power of your love and support means so very much to me and I know will help me through this challenging time. Many  many thanks.