On August 1st, I celebrated my 5th Re-birthday, I say Re-birthday because I had no warning symptoms when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. There was no lump in my breast that could be felt by me or my doctors. In two days my life changed forever. During the first day, my right armpit had grown a lump the size of a golf ball, and as the second day approached the lump had doubled in size. The doctors didn’t feel it was cancerous because cancer does not normally appear it just two short days. Thanks to my three grown babies for making sure I sought immediate medical attention, and thanks to Dr. A.Padilla, at Denver Health and Hospital, for being so baffled by my medical condition that he called me at home, on a Sunday morning, to come in for another ultrasound, two mammograms and a biopsy. I diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer. After being diagnosed, I received the treatment that I needed to win my fight against this horrible disease. Today I am enjoying my hobbies of drawing, calligraphy, and spending time with my children and friends. Thank you God for a second breathe.

By: BeLinda Burston