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MONTREAL, Aug 27, 2012 (AFP) - Lance Armstrong, branded a drug cheat and banned from cycling by the US Anti-Doping Agency, can still count on support from the cancer community, the head of the Union for International Cancer Control said Monday. US cycling icon and cancer survivor Armstrong is set to be stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after he gave up the right to fight … [Read more...]
AMATEUR CYCLISTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE TWO OF THE 2010 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA ROUTES Two April Cycling Events will Raise Funds and Awareness for Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer® Initiative LOS ANGELES (February 17, 2009) – Patrick Dempsey and George Hincapie today confirmed their participation in the ‘Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized,’ two cycling events held in … [Read more...]
BRUSSELS, Feb 6, 2010 (AFP) - Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx revealed Saturday how he battled cancer several years ago. "Since my cancer of the intestine I've to be careful of what I drink or eat. No more champagne or white wine," the 64-year-old told the press. Questions had been asked about his health in the early 2000s after he suffered severe weight loss. "Things are good … [Read more...]
This video is a request for help in the fight against cancer. Jeff Castelaz lost his 6 year old son to cancer and has now teamed up with Lance Armstrong to help raise funds to find the cure to cancer. Please take the time to view this very worthwhile request and while you are at it. Send them some cash, if even a dollar. Every single one helps. … [Read more...]
PARIS, June 13, 2009 (AFP) - Former two-time Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon, who is battling cancer, said on Sunday he has no fear of dying. "You either fight or you die," the 1983 and 1984 Tour champion told the Journal du Dimanche newspaper. "I have no desire to die, but I'm not afraid. I'm not particularly brave nor fearful," said the 48-year-old who tested positive for … [Read more...]
Former double Tour de France champion Laurent Fignon cannot rule out a link between his advanced cancer and doping, according to a French TV interview to be broadcast on Sunday. The retired winner of the Tour in 1983 and 1984, told the "7 a 8" programme there might have been a connection between doping and the advanced cancer affecting his digestive system, even though doctors assured him … [Read more...]