After learning of a 15 pound cancerous tumor in his pelvis, then Denver Councilman  Albus Brooks took time off to have two surgeries. Just three weeks following the surgeries, Brooks was back at work.

Though Brooks was weak following the strenuous first surgery, he was thrilled to hear that on the same day of his second surgery, he'd been elected by his co-workers as the Denver City Council president. Though still feeling a bit weak, Brooks received the clean bill of health and returned to work as soon as he could.

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