Pacific Palisades couple stays positive despite cancer diagnosis and two wildfire losses

Heather and Michael Lyle lost two homes to wildfires in Pacific Palisades; Heather was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer for a third time, underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and is now reported to be in remission.

Heather and Michael Lyle lost two homes to wildfires, most recently in Pacific Palisades, while they were working through recovery from an earlier Topanga Canyon fire. During that recovery, Heather received a third cancer diagnosis. She underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Reports say she is now in remission and recovering. Key facts: - The couple lost a second home in the Pacific Palisades wildfire after previously losing a home in the Topanga Canyon fire. - Heather Lyle, who has had prior cancer diagnoses, was diagnosed again with triple-negative breast cancer during wildfire recovery. - She received a mastectomy and chemotherapy and is reported to be in remission and recovering. - Michael Lyle has been by her side, and the couple reports support from neighbors and friends in their community. Summary: The couple’s situation combines recovery from repeated wildfire losses with recent cancer treatment; community support is noted as a sustaining element. They have discussed plans to rebuild and to travel in the future, and Heather has expressed interest in returning to music teaching when she is ready.