News Update: Pioneering San Diego Policewoman Beats Cancer at Scripps
Street patrol experience aided breast cancer fight
Street patrol experience aided breast cancer fight
Various news outlets recently covered the inspiring story of Janet Chelberg-Burgess, who recently completed breast cancer treatments at Scripps. Chelberg-Burgess was among the first female San Diego Police Department officers to work street patrol duty, and she said her training -- and her love of boogie boarding -- helped tremendously during her journey toward beating the disease.
Read the San Diego Union-Tribune story: Her One-Two Punch Fights Cancer
Read the La Jolla Light article: Scripps Patient Shares her Breast Cancer Survival Story
View the Mission Times Courier coverage: San Carlos Resident Beats Breast Cancer
The original KUSI video, titled "Retired Police Officer Makes Heroic Push Through Breast Cancer at Scripps," is not available at this time.
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