Serena Burla, one of the top US road racers and a mother of 1, found out she had a malignant tumor in her hamstring after complaining of a knee injury.
Burla and her coach made the news public just today:
http://www.letsrun.com/2010/burla0221.php
Serena, I want to offer my support from afar and also invite others to join in.
Sincerely,
Emory Mort