I volunteered to work an overnight shift for a co-worker, who was going into labor, at a womens home. I had not worked an overnight in quite some time so luckily for me it was difficult to sleep that night, because a man with an armed weapon had tried to break in. First through the window then kicking the door in. While trying to save 4 womens lives I had severly injured my shoulder and ribs. After having an MRI done on my chest and shoulder, the doctors were alarmed by what like had found in my breast tissue. After much follow up I was diagnosed with Stage 2, ER+, node negative, breast cancer. After undergoing 3 procedures under the knife, hormone therapy, and now chemotherapy, i would have never guess at 23 I would be in this situation. I constantly thank God, that I was able to catch this early, but am quickly reminded of how this was brought to my attention. I'm such a strong believer in divine intervention along with early detection!

Raquel Maxfield
St. Peter, MN