CALUMET PARK, Sick. (WLS) — Assist poured in for a suburban police officer, who’s a father of 5 boys, as he battled most cancers.
In February, Breon Glass had his left foot amputated after being recognized with a uncommon most cancers, synovial sarcoma.
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Getting again into the fitness center has been a job for Glass.
He’s used to onerous exercises, however first he needed to recuperate. For now, he will get help from his spouse Leia.
The 29-year-old man is a police officer for the Village of Calumet Park, and he stated his complete life he is been wholesome and athletic.
“I used to be simply shocked,” Officer Glass stated.
After a foot chase final yr, Glass observed some ache in his left foot that led him to the analysis. Since then, he has been sharing his journey on social media to warn others about uncommon cancers that may develop in younger adults.
“It ended up getting 100,000 views [on TikTok.] It was wonderful,” Glass stated. “I need to assist another person, if they do not should undergo what I’ve gone by means of, that is what I can do.”
Glass stated he is typically a personal particular person, however he felt compelled to share
“If I did not go to the hospital, saved strolling round with it, did not get the biopsy performed, it may have metastasized to the remainder of my physique, and sadly I may have succumbed to it,” Glass stated.
Officer Glass expects to get his prosthetic foot within the coming weeks so he can as soon as once more be unbiased.
“I really feel blessed to be right here talking with you,” Glass stated. “I really feel blessed to be alive.”
The younger officer is now most cancers free.
The daddy of 5 lively boys stated he’s desirous to get his prosthetic and get again to work.
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