Lance Armstrong Fights on Behalf of Cancer Patients
LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit was organized by the Lance Armstrong Foundation which the cyclist set up after having successfully battled metastatic testicular cancer.
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One of the most famous cancer survivors, and a man who went on to thrive despite the disease, recently participated in an event aimed at ending the stigma preventing patients in poor countries from getting treatment.
LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit was held last month in Dublin, Ireland, and was organized by the Lance Armstrong Foundation which the cyclist set up in 1997 after having successfully battled metastatic testicular cancer.
"I was diagnosed with a disease that still has a fair [amount of] stigma attached to it," Armstrong told USA Today, adding, "even way back then, I knew I couldn't hide it, nor did I want to hide it."
The news source also quotes Doug Ulman, the foundation's chief executive officer, as saying the athlete's commitment to being fit, strong and successful has helped other people imagine a life after cancer.
People battling the disease may turn to the American Cancer Society for resources that can help them survive and thrive in the wake of their diagnosis. ACS has profiled one man who used a blog to chronicle his successful battle with cancer which may offer insight on how to get through the darkest times.
Visitors can also be inspired by the example Adam Tarnosky, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1992 but went on to become a doctor and help others.
LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit was held last month in Dublin, Ireland, and was organized by the Lance Armstrong Foundation which the cyclist set up in 1997 after having successfully battled metastatic testicular cancer.
"I was diagnosed with a disease that still has a fair [amount of] stigma attached to it," Armstrong told USA Today, adding, "even way back then, I knew I couldn't hide it, nor did I want to hide it."
The news source also quotes Doug Ulman, the foundation's chief executive officer, as saying the athlete's commitment to being fit, strong and successful has helped other people imagine a life after cancer.
People battling the disease may turn to the American Cancer Society for resources that can help them survive and thrive in the wake of their diagnosis. ACS has profiled one man who used a blog to chronicle his successful battle with cancer which may offer insight on how to get through the darkest times.
Visitors can also be inspired by the example Adam Tarnosky, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1992 but went on to become a doctor and help others.
