San Antonio Anchor Raises Cancer Awareness

By Andrew Gauthier 

San Antonio Express-News

The past year has been a life lesson that Karen Martinez wasn’t prepared for but is grateful she experienced.

“It’s been life changing,” the KABB news anchor says before pausing to reflect. “It’s been a difficult journey, but I know I’m a better person because of it.”

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Diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in the summer of 2009, Martinez has spent the past 15 months undergoing chemotherapy treatment, taking daily medications and, earlier this year, a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. More…

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