Testicular Cancer Patient Advances to Olympic Semifinals
Eric Shanteau, a 24-year-old athlete diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year, has advanced to the semifinals at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
The world-class swimmer earned his place on the Olympic team just a week after learning he has testicular cancer. Diagnostic tests indicate his malignancy is in the early stages, so Eric (with his doctor’s approval) has made the difficult decision to postpone his cancer surgery to pursue his dream of competing in the Olympics.
So far his choice is paying off. He placed second in his heat for the Men’s 200m Breaststroke with a time of 2:10.29 and advanced into the semifinals.
By going public with his condition, the determined young man is also raising a lot of awareness about testicular cancer and inspiring cancer survivors around the globe.
As one famous testicular cancer survivor rooting for Eric said,
“I think at the Olympics he will swim like a man possessed because he’s been reminded of how fragile his life – and our life – is.”
If you’d like to cheer on Eric during his quest for an Olympic medal, he is scheduled to compete again on August 13, 2008, at 10:56 a.m in China’s National Aquatics Center.
GOOD LUCK, ERIC!
Sources: ajc.com and The New York Times
Related Link: Times Online (UK)
Tags: oncology
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