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Breast cancer survivor turns forgotten path into neighborhood gathering space
By LeAnne Gendreau at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Karen Jenkins discovered a lump in her breast on her own — not through a mammogram. The diagnosis that followed was a shock. “It was pretty scary,” Jenkins said. Rather than letting fear take hold, Jenkins turned to her paintbrush and began transforming a forgot...
Key takeaway Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach and Aging Untold expert, said the connections Jenkins cultivated — with neighbors, children and families — can help people feel less alone while navigating health challenges.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Karen Jenkins discovered a lump in her breast on her own — not through a mammogram. The diagnosis that followed was a shock. “It was pretty scary,” Jenkins said. Rather than letting fear take hold, Jenkins turned to her paintbrush and began transforming a forgot...
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