"Fitness Empowers Woman's Recovery from Mouth Cancer and Chemo"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TODAY
Trish Burton, 50, battled squamous cell carcinoma with aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatments, leaving her physically and emotionally drained. Her husband, John, encouraged her to join him at the gym, where coach Julie Henick tailored classes to accommodate Burton's post-treatment challenges. Despite initial hesitance, Burton found a supportive community and gradually regained physical and emotional strength, achieving feats she never thought possible before her diagnosis.