Karen Duffy Quotes

The lesion is in the area of my brain that is responsible for motor function, so I have continual chronic pain in my left arm from elbow to fingertips and the right side of my body from my ear to my breast area.

My friend had a funny remark; he told me everybody has something – some people have a big butt, some people are insecure and at least you know what it is, even if it’s a lump on your head. I know I have a lump on my head.

My family has been amazing, and they understand how blessed I am. They’ve been able to keep my sense of humor.

In the beginning, when I first found out I had a disease that was incurable, emotionally I had to get used to the idea of being sick before I could think about making any other major decisions in my life.

In addition, I’ll be attending women’s health expos and medical conferences with the goal to promote dialogue between women and their health-care providers.

In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.