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Prof Sharpe said the chemicals may also increase the risk of baby boys developing other reproductive conditions in later life, including testicular cancer. He added that women planning on becoming pregnant should avoid putting any cosmetic products on their skin which could then be absorbed into their bodies. (BBC News -- Health)
Vital: Mums Get Perfume Warning Sep 1, 2008
And they should avoid scented creams after research also linked them to testicular cancer ... It is also thought to increase the chance of testicular cancer ... Testicular cancer is also increasing worldwide by up to six per cent a year. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Perfumes or Scented Creams May Harm Unborn Babies Sep 1, 2008
They found that chemicals in many cosmetics can damage the reproductive system of male fetuses that could lead to infertility or testicular cancer ... He further said if hormones, or androgens, including testosterone, don't work properly, it can cause future problems of male fertility, including undescended testicles, low sperm count and the risk of testicular cancer. (TheMedGuru)
Olympian Shanteau has surgery for cancer Aug 28, 2008
Testicular cancer has a high rate of recovery if caught early. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shane Michael Ballard (792) Aug 27, 2008
He died August 23, 2008, at his home, after a 14-month battle with testicular cancer. He was born on Oct. 27, 1977, in Houston, Texas, to Sandra Bennett. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton gives to cancer center Aug 26, 2008
Dr. Andrew Hertler, the center's medical director, said Hamilton a survivor of testicular cancer made the donation through The Pioneer Fund, a Denver-based foundation on which he is a board member. It will be placed in an endowment that helps cancer patients and their families pay for travel expenses to the treatment center. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Now that Olympic Games are over, the answer still is . . . Aug 25, 2008
Because of Eric Shanteau, who arrived with testicular cancer but still competed in the breaststroke, serving notice to his disease: you will not kill my dreams - or me. Because who knew beach volleyball had that much drama. (Anchorage Daily News)
Look Both Ways Aug 24, 2008
At the scene, she meets Nick (Williams McInnes), a newspaper snapper who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. With his journalist colleague, Andy Walker (Anthony Hayes), Nick takes a photo of the dead man's partner, Julia (Anna Farinacci), which his editor, Phil, sensitively publishes on the front page the following day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A face but still no voice to go with the name Aug 24, 2008
Fashion designers Josh Goot, Leona Edmiston and Jayson Brunsdon, who will be making his first major public appearance since undergoing surgery for testicular cancer, will be assuming their front-row positions among an army of celebrities and fashionistas. Hawkins's much-scrutinised relationship with the fellow model Jake Wall will inevitably be examined yet again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rise in C-sectionsstirs health worry Aug 24, 2008
If there was a vaccine that could prevent testicular cancer, but it had to be given to boys by age 5, no one would hesitate. Yet a vaccine that may help reduce cervical cancer is frowned on because giving it to girls 'may encourage them to have sex. (The Palm Beach Post)
Cancer survival rates increase Aug 24, 2008
Dr Short said the cancers with the best survival chances were testicular cancer and thyroid cancer, where about 95 per cent of patients were still alive five years on. Next best were melanoma, breast and prostate cancer, where it was 85 to 95 per cent.. (The Australian)
Key Cancer Tests Can Be Done At Home Aug 19, 2008
Testicular Cancer Threatens Young Men. The average ages for testicular cancer diagnoses are 15 to 35, statistics show ... He said the good news -- and the incentive to do the self-exams -- is that testicular cancer is one of the only 100 percent curable cancers, if caught early. (Click2Houston, TX)
Testicular Cancer Aug 18, 2008
Responsible for Ten Percent of Male Cancers. The testicles or testes are the oval shaped organs found in the scrotum the pouch of skin that hangs below the penis. (Suite101.com)
Wales captain in cancer campaign Aug 18, 2008
Wales' Grand Slam winning rugby captain Ryan Jones is leading an initiative to raise awareness of testicular cancer among young men ... Testicular cancer is the most common form of the disease in men aged 15 to 44 and despite being rare, the incidence has more than doubled in Wales since 1975 ... When it comes to testicular cancer our health is quite literally in our hands. (BBC News)
Cancer-stricken U.S. swimmer wins unexpected "gold medal" in China Aug 17, 2008
Shanteau, 24, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June, just weeks before last month's U.S. trials. Nevertheless, he beat Brendan Hansen to earn a trip to China and decided to put off surgery until after the Games. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ocean Watch: The zebra fish Aug 16, 2008
Why does a drug effective for testicular cancer impair hearing. The answers to these weighty questions, and more, could lie in a little fish called the zebra fish. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
My Olympic motto: higher, faster, weepier Aug 16, 2008
Consider American swimmer Eric Shanteau, who put off surgery for testicular cancer to compete in the Games. Who could not watch him swim close to his personal best in the 200-metre breaststroke and cry a bit for all his determination to forget, temporarily, a devastating diagnosis. (Globe and Mail)
Precise radiation can target cancer after spread Aug 15, 2008
Almost all patients with stage IV cancer die, even with chemotherapy, except for patients with testicular cancer and some blood cancers. Few options. (Globe and Mail)
Radiation can zap cancer that has spread Aug 14, 2008
Almost all patients with stage IV cancer die, even with chemotherapy, except for patients with testicular cancer and some blood cancers. "These patients had been through experimental treatments, so it is not like we got anybody who had standard of care left, Weichselbaum said.Each volunteer got three doses of precisely targeted radiation to their tumors. New guided radiation techniques can limit the amount of damage to healthy tissue and new imaging techniques, such as CT and PET scans, can help... (MSNBC -- Health)
* SWIMMING: Phelps swims into record books Aug 14, 2008 Japanese swimmer Kitajima sweeps breaststroke titles Aug 14, 2008 CSL a winner on US private equity front Aug 14, 2008 Shanteau can't advance Aug 14, 2008 High-Tech Swimsuits: Winning Medals Too Aug 14, 2008 Cancer survivor Shanteau advances in Olympic debut Aug 13, 2008 GOING FOR GOLD BLOG: Full swimming coverage Aug 13, 2008 Shanteau: 'i Have No Regrets' Aug 13, 2008 OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS Aug 13, 2008 Shanteau falls short Aug 13, 2008 Phelps makes it five Aug 13, 2008 Shanteau makes Olympic debut Aug 13, 2008 Olympic swimmer battles testicular cancer Aug 13, 2008 China wins gold, Americans take bronze in men’s gymnastics final Aug 12, 2008 DEITSCH: What's going on today Aug 12, 2008 Competition's stiff, but this should get the gold for the sleaziest Aug 12, 2008 Opera, in a tent Aug 12, 2008 Gumball 3000 10th Anniversary Rally Kicks Off Saturday, August 9 in San Francisco Aug 10, 2008 Olympics SPort by Sports Aug 8, 2008 Grannygate sequel a French farce Aug 8, 2008 Cancer on hold Aug 8, 2008 Cancer has Shanteau swimming for his life Aug 7, 2008 Armstrong to race in Leadville 100 Aug 7, 2008 Celizic: Hoff swims into Beijing under the sonar Aug 7, 2008 Cancer just ripple in swimmer's pool Aug 7, 2008 OLYMPICS:What To Watch For Aug 7, 2008 Shanteaus cancer battle inspires US team Aug 7, 2008 Armstrong predicts top-5 finish at Leadville 100 Aug 7, 2008 Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres' New Challenge Aug 6, 2008 Olympic injuries range from basic to bizarre Aug 3, 2008 Injuries a big theme for Olympics Aug 3, 2008 Roswell swimmer ready to take on the world Aug 3, 2008 Smalley strives to maintain normal life Jul 26, 2008 Torres in shock after coach's stunning diagnosis Jul 26, 2008 NBCOlympics.com: Shanteau cleared to swim Jul 24, 2008 Lance Armstrong, Four Former US Surgeons Spread Cancer Awareness Jul 24, 2008 Blatter blasts soccer clubs Jul 24, 2008 Swimmer With Cancer Cleared For Olympics Jul 24, 2008 Stand Up to Cancer visits U.S. Cellular Jul 22, 2008 PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US Jul 20, 2008 Grooms Looking Forward to Future at Trinity Jul 18, 2008 Fantasy Spin: Marcus Camby to the Clippers Jul 17, 2008 Olympian's Cancer: Treat Vs. Compete Jul 16, 2008 Back For More? Athletes Who Un-Retired Jul 15, 2008 Famed Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dead Jul 14, 2008 Armstrong Pleas For Funding Jul 14, 2008 Health Highlights: July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008 New Yorker Obama Cover Sparks Uproar Jul 14, 2008 Bush To Lift Ban On Offshore Drilling Jul 14, 2008 NBCOlympics.com: Swimmer Shanteau has cancer Jul 13, 2008 Olympian battles cancer Jul 13, 2008 Shanteau gets the only vote Jul 13, 2008 Sports in 2 Minutes Jul 13, 2008 Higher Education Associated With Greater Gains In Mortality Reduction From Common Cancers Jul 13, 2008 Shanteau to swim despite cancer Jul 13, 2008 Olympian, Parkview grad has cancer Jul 13, 2008 U.S. Olympian, 24, Diagnosed With Cancer Jul 13, 2008 Olympian, Georgia native battles cancer Jul 13, 2008 Prescription For Drug Danger Online Jul 13, 2008 Summer Olympics: Cancer won't keep swimmer from Beijing (Yesterday) Jul 13, 2008 Olympic Swimmer Faces New Trial: Cancer Jul 13, 2008 Cancer's forgotten generation Jul 8, 2008 THE FEW, THE PROUD: Fighting is a celebration of life Jul 1, 2008 Band scores A+ for ambition Jun 28, 2008 All that fuss about a few frills? Jun 25, 2008
Eric Shanteau, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer just before the US Olympic trials and put off surgery until after the games, failed to advance to the final. He finished sixth in his semi-final heat and 10th overall, 13-hundredths of a second out of the last spot into the final. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Two more wins puts Phelps atop medal leader board Aug 14, 2008
Scott Spann was the third-fastest qualifier for the 200 breaststroke, and Eric Shanteau, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer shortly before the Olympic trials in Omaha, Neb. was 10th-fastest and missed making the final. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Eric Shanteau, an American swimmer diagnosed with testicular cancer, placed tenth in Wednesday's heats and failed to qualify for the final of the event. Kosuke Kitajima of Japan swims during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
In 2000, while fighting testicular cancer, McNamee won an international auction for Bern-based ZLB Bioplasma, paying $830 million for the business. Three years later CSL more than doubled that bet, paying $956 million for the US plasma products group Aventis Behring. (The Australian)
That's when the 24-year-old swimmer will return to Atlanta for surgery on the testicular cancer he was diagnosed with a few weeks before last month's U.S. trials. Defying conventional medical opinions, Shanteau decided to put off surgery to compete in the Olympics, but only after being checked repeatedly to make sure the cancer wasn't spreading and threatening his chances of a full recovery. (AL.com)
(Yes, he's the guy who went to Beijing despite a diagnosis of testicular cancer. Shanteau, for example, had about an inch and a half of material taken out of the waistband part of the suit to make it cling more precisely on his body. (Time.com)
BEIJING (AP) -- , who is battling testicular cancer, made his Olympic debut Tuesday night, easily advancing out of the 200m breaststroke preliminaries just a couple weeks before he will undergo surgery ... He found out he had testicular cancer just weeks before last month's U.S. trials, where he upset Brendan Hansen to earn a trip to China. (MSNBC -- Sports)
As you recall, he revealed that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer just before the U.S. team trials. Shanteau said he would delay treatment until after the Olympics. (USA Today -- Sports)
"Why me?" turned into "Why now?" when the breaststroker was diagnosed with slow-growing, Stage 1 testicular cancer on June 19, just weeks before he was to swim in the U.S. trials for his last chance to make an Olympic team. Shanteau had a decision to make: Surgery or the Olympics. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Eric Shanteau, who put off surgery for testicular cancer to compete at the Olympics, failed by 0. 13 seconds to qualify for a spot in the 200-meter breaststroke. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
He competed in the Olympics despite being diagnosed with testicular cancer the week before the U.S. trials ... Second, he disclosed afterward that he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer ... When asked if he had given his son any advice, he said: "When Eric found out he had cancer, he called me. He said, 'I need to talk to you about a health issue,' and there was a long pause. Then Eric said, 'I've been diagnosed with testicular cancer.' I said 'are you sure?' Eric said, 'yes, I've talked... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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found out he had testicular cancer just weeks before last month's U.S. trials, where he upset Brendan Hansen to earn a trip to China. "It was weird walking on deck," Shanteau said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Eric Shanteau says the support of teammates has been important as he fights testicular cancer. Shanteau, 24, of Lilburn, Georgia, was diagnosed with testicular cancer June 19, a week before he left for the U.S. swim trials. (CNN -- Health)
More qualifying was to come Tuesday, including Eric Shanteau in the 200 breaststroke only a few months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. He s postponed treatment to compete in Beijing. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Shanteau was told by his doctors a week before the U.S. trials that he had testicular cancer. They cleared him to swim at the trials, where he unexpectedly made the team, edging close friend, Brendan Hansen for second place in the 200-meter breaststroke. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
(TVO, 9 p.m.) Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) delivers a string of witty ripostes as a hypochondriac copywriter who discovers he really does have testicular cancer. Phil's lump leaves him anything but limp as he channels his anxiety into an ad campaign for power drills. (Globe and Mail)
Not (always) as vulgar as one might fear, this work from Toronto's Rob Salerno examines courage, male friendship and testicular cancer. Winner of the Hamilton Fringe New Play Award and the London (Ontario) Fringe Best Original Production. (Globe and Mail)
Over the past nine years, Gumball 3000 has been hosted by kings and presidents, partied with Snoop Dogg, appeared on the "Jay Leno Show," raised awareness for testicular cancer, chartered the world's three largest aircrafts, created untold amount of "Jackass's" fuelled mayhem, hung out at Hugh Hefner's mansion, and most recently has been invited to work with the United Nations, all through the language of the motor car. For more information go to for the latest news, reviews, videos, products... (PR Newswire)
Shanteau, recently diagnosed with testicular cancer, is the sentimental favorite. 100-METER BUTTERFLY. (Boston Globe)
TEENAGE Knights star Jeremy Papamau, a 2007 Australian Schoolboys representative and winner of the Carlson Club-Andrew Johns Medal as Newcastle's best under-18s player, is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with testicular cancer during a routine injury check-up ... "It's a big thing for a 17-year-old kid to deal with but being in a sporting environment, you've got to have a strong character and you can tell that about him. He said if this thing is going to try to beat him, he's right... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eric Shanteau has testicular cancer. Richard Shanteau, his father, has lung cancer. (AL.com)
He simply reminds himself he has testicular cancer. Just a week before qualifying for the Games, Shanteau, 24, noticed an abnormality and was finally persuaded by his girlfriend to see a doctor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A survivor of testicular cancer that spread to his lungs and brain, Armstrong spends much of his time tending to his Livestrong foundation dedicated to healthy living and fighting cancer. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Following them where a group that included Natalie Coughlin, Brandon Hanson, Ryan Lochte, Aaron Peirsol and Eric Shanteau, the swimmer who is putting off surgery for testicular cancer until after the games. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Seven weeks since he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, the 24-year-old Shanteau has decided to take ownership of his ailment and to convert it into fuel ... Testicular cancer, the most common form found in young men, is not nearly as ominous as it was 15 or 20 years ago. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Teammate Eric Shanteau will compete in the breaststroke after deciding to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the games. Leisel Jones and Libby Trickett lead a powerful Australian women's team, while the Americans counter with Natalie Coughlin and Katie Hoff. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Shanteau, 24, who is competing at the Beijing Olympics in the 200m breaststroke, has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is delaying surgery until after he returns home from the Games ... Shanteau said he drew inspiration in his coming battle through legendary American multi Tour de France-winning cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was also diagnosed with testicular cancer but fought it through chemotherapy and surgery and eventually recovered. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A survivor of testicular cancer that spread to his lungs and brain, Armstrong spends much of his time tending to his Livestrong foundation dedicated to healthy living and fighting cancer. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Eric Shanteau is battling testicular cancer; Jessica Hardy is off the team because of a positive drug test; and now this. Torres has been meeting with the team psychiatrist, and the team USA head coach says she's trying to stay focused on the water. (CBS News -- Evening News)
U.S. swimmer with testicular cancer to have surgery after Beijing Games. U.S. forward Abby Wambachsignals for team doctors after breaking two bones in her left leg against Brazil on July 16 in Italy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eric Shanteau, swimming: A week before the Olympic trials, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He s putting off surgery until after competing in the 200-meter breaststroke, although doctors are closely monitoring him. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Only a few days earlier, she'd learned that her fellow Atlanta Olympian, Eric Shanteau, would be competing in Beijing despite having been diagnosed with testicular cancer. "My dad and Eric kind of represent what swimming is about, which is perseverance," says Hersey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In 1994, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After 10 years of being cancer-free, doctors found metastatic cancer in his lungs in 2004. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
It began with breaststroker Eric Shanteau's announcement that he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer before the trials. He was cleared to compete in the Olympics and will have surgery after the games. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
who decided to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the Olympics, has been cleared to head to Beijing with the U.S. swim team. "It's just a big weight off my shoulders, more than anything else," Shanteau told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armstrong, who survived testicular cancer, urged people to adopt healthy lifestyles, screening tests, education and better care for survivors. At Armstrong's request, the four former surgeons general-Richard Carmona, David Satcher, Joycelyn Elders and Antonia Novello-developed a National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship. (AHN)
SWIMMING: Eric Shanteau, who decided to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the Olympics, has been cleared to head to Beijing with the U.S. swim team. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eric Shanteau, who decided to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the Olympics, has been cleared to head to Beijing with the U.S. swim team. The national men's coach, Eddie Reese, said Wednesday that Shanteau just got the results of his final blood tests at the team's training camp in Palo Alto, Calif. (Click2Houston, TX)
He also met White Sox director of conditioning Allen Thomas, who battled testicular cancer just one year ago, a form that spread to his stomach and lungs. Thomas now finds himself in great health, but drew strength from reading Armstrong's biography concerning how he battled the same disease. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Brain and testicular cancer are cryptic and deadly threats to a firefighter s health and years of design innovation have gone into keeping the invisible enemy out of where it loves to hide a firefighter s clothing. Turnouts, as they re called a firefighter s protective suit can absorb the gases and vapors from fires and storage environments. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
I had a young man, in my third or fourth year coaching, who was diagnois with testicular cancer. He didn t have a dad, just a single mom. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Nene is recovering from testicular cancer but is reportedly healthy. If Nene can stay healthy, he could be a great value in drafts. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Eric Shanteau Delaying Testicular Cancer Treatment Until After Beijing Olympics ... (WebMD) Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau, 24, says he has testicular cancer and is delaying his testicular cancer surgery until after he's done competing in Beijing ... Shanteau got the testicular cancer diagnosis a week before the Olympic trials. (CBS News)
After taking time off while fighting testicular cancer, Lance Armstrong returned to professional cycling in 1997. He went on to win his first Tour de France title in 1999, and then won six more through 2005. (Click2Houston, TX)
(2:43)John Blackstone speaks with American swimmer Eric Shanteau, who has made a controversial decision to delay medical treatment for testicular cancer in order to compete in this year's Olympics. (4:39). (CBS News)
Armstrong, who in October will mark his 10th year since being diagnosed with testicular cancer, stopped short of blaming the president directly for the cuts ... (2:43)John Blackstone speaks with American swimmer Eric Shanteau, who has made a controversial decision to delay medical treatment for testicular cancer in order to compete in this year's Olympics. (CBS News -- Early Show)
U.S. Olympic Swimmer Has Testicular Cancer ... " The California recall would not have been affected by the new rule, since it was designated a less-significant Class II recall, Consumers Union noted. ----- U.S. Olympic Swimmer Has Testicular Cancer U.S. Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau has testicular cancer, but has been medically cleared for next month's games in Beijing, China, he told the Associated Press. Shanteau, 24, said that although his doctors approved his participation in the games, they... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Politico: Campaign Calls Magazine Cover Art "Tasteless And Offensive". The cover of the July 21 issue of the New Yorker. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Congress Must Still Lift Legislative Ban Before Controversial Drilling Can Happen. WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Shanteau had barely locked up his trip to Beijing when he was forced to deal with a gut-wrenching choice: Should he have surgery for the testicular cancer hardly anyone knew about ... In most cases of this type, Baker said it's impossible to know for sure exactly what type of testicular cancer the patient has -- or, even the very slight chance that it's not cancer at all -- until the tumor is removed surgically for a biopsy ... According to the National Cancer Institute, testicular cancer is... (MSNBC -- Sports)
that he has testicular cancer. The former Auburn swimmer's doctors cleared him to compete in that meet and he surprisingly made the team in the 200-meter breaststroke, finishing second ahead of former world-record holder and heavy favorite Brendan Hansen. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
One week after being diagnosed with testicular cancer ... Many athletes have come back from testicular cancer, most notably cycling legend Lance Armstrong ... He was diagnosed with testicular cancer as a 21-year-old junior at RPI. "When they found mine it was really advanced and it was not good," he said. (Albany Times Union)
Olympic swimmer Shanteau has testicular cancer ... Shanteau had barely locked up his trip to Beijing when he was forced to deal with a gut-wrenching choice: Should he have surgery for the testicular cancer hardly anyone knew about. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
9, 2007) Testicular cancer survivors diagnosed with a second cancer had mortality rates similar to men diagnosed with a first cancer, except among some diagnosed with testicular cancer between 1973 and 1979. (June 13, 2008) Screening for lung cancer with computed tomography may help reduce lung cancer deaths in current and former smokers, but it won't protect them from other causes of death associated with smoking. (Science Daily)
The celebration didn't last long.Shanteau had barely locked up his trip to Beijing when he was forced to deal with a gut-wrenching choice: Should he have surgery for the testicular cancer hardly anyone knew about. Or, should he put it off for another month so he could swim at his first Olympics. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Olympic swimmer Shanteau has testicular cancer Parkview graduate will compete in 200-meter breaststroke ... Two coaches who trained Eric Shanteau are not surprised the Parkview High School grad was able to qualify for the upcoming summer Olympics shortly after learning he has testicular cancer ... " Testicular cancer accounts for only 1 percent of male cancer cases in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It is usually slow to spread, and the most common form of treatment is... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A week before the swimming trials, learned devastating news -- he has testicular cancer ... Armstrong overcame testicular cancer to win the Tour de France seven times. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
" In most cases of this type, Baker said it's impossible to know for sure exactly what type of testicular cancer the patient has - or, even the very slight chance that it's not cancer at all - until the tumor is removed surgically for a biopsy. "Sometimes, the best decisions are not always exactly the way the doctor sees it," Baker said. "I don't consider him crazy at all ... " Only a few close friends and family knew about Shanteau's condition before the Olympic trials. He decided to go public... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Online "Rogue Sites" Sell Dangerous Medications - With No Prescription Needed. SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2008. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Shanteau had barely locked up his trip to Beijing when he was forced to deal with a gut-wrenching choice: Should he have surgery for the testicular cancer hardly anyone knew about. Or, should he put it off for another month so he could swim at his first Olympics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
American Eric Shanteau, 24, Will Delay Treatment Of Testicular Cancer To Compete In Beijing ... that he has testicular cancer ... According to the National Cancer Institute, testicular cancer is relatively rare, accounting for 1 percent of male cancer cases in the U.S. It's often diagnosed in younger men. (CBS News -- US)
Rates of certain cancers in adults aged 20 to 44 mysteriously spiked in the two decades prior to 2006, including a 54-per-cent rise in testicular cancer and 156-per-cent increase in thyroid cancers in women, according to a comprehensive report from Cancer Care Ontario and the federal Public Health Agency of. Canada. (Globe and Mail)
After marrying in Okinawa, Japan, Jarrod and his wife hoped to start a family, but a fertility test revealed that he was stricken with testicular cancer. Following surgery and radiation treatment in January, Levine recovered remarkably fast. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The fashion designer Jayson Brunsdon is in his sick bed after surgery for testicular cancer, but that didn't stop his young charges on Project Runway Australia dishing the dirt on his fashion sense. Oren Nuri, one of the contestants on the TV talent quest for budding designers, has stopped short of labelling the frock-maker's style boring, but the young buck does have a few suggestions for improvement on Brunsdon's signature look of Clark Kent specs with dark suit, crisp white shirt and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dundovic's dress was designed by the Australian Jayson Brunsdon, who last week underwent an operation for testicular cancer, the weekend papers revealed. The designer is expected to make a full recovery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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