Kristen Knock

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with Metastasis to the Lymph Nodes

Kristen is 39 years old and with her husband of 14 years, Zack, and their two children, Emma and Miles. She has been teaching for 15 years and currently teaches math at Belle Chasse Middle School. In October 2021, Kristen had a routine MRI where two masses were found. After having a biopsy, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma that metastasized to the lymph nodes. Kristen has gone through 16 rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy, and 28 rounds of radiation. Because of her treatment plan she has had to take a sabbatical from work. Over the next few months, she will undergo at least two more surgeries. She will also be on hormone therapy for 5 years. She continues to meet with her oncology team monthly to ensure the cancer does not grow. This has been a very rough year for Kristen and her family. She continues to be strong with the help of her family, friends, and her faith in God.