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Kara Taylor

Highlights

Kara Taylor holds her daughter as they wait in a school hallway for a performance, dressed in vibrant, colorful, and flouncy costumes, suitable for a dance.

Highlights

  • Contributor since 2025
  • State forest headquarters manager in the Maryland Forest Service
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Kara Taylor is a wife, mama, and 5-year breast cancer thriver from Western Maryland.

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Her world revolves around her daughter and husband, and they all share a deep love for nature. Avid hikers, they explore local state and national parks, as well as forest lands, often.

Kara’s passion for the outdoors led to her current position as headquarters manager of two local state forests. Over the past 5 years, she has also developed an interest in photography, capturing all of life’s beautiful details.

Her cancer journey has taught her to appreciate every moment, a practice she cultivates mindfully.

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Contributions

Life after breast cancer treatment: The hardest chapter

07/28/25 | BY: Kara Taylor

At 29, Kara Taylor was a new mom enjoying life when she discovered a lump during a self-exam. She then underwent a whirlwind of decisions, treatment, and surgeries — all during a global pandemic. In her blog, Kara shares what it was like to navigate breast cancer as a young mother, the challenges of life after treatment, and the strength she draws from her daughter.

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 | 6 Min. Read |