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Letter: Record-breaking Lance Armstrong is a hero to millions worldwide.(Comment)(Letter to the Editor)
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July 29, 2005
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Byline: John Blair
Sir: In his article about Lance Armstrong (26 July), James Lawton writes: 'Certainly he conquered death, but did he fully embrace life?'
Hmmm. Well, here goes. Recovery from testicular cancer which had spread to his lungs and brain, with a 40 per cent chance of survival including brain surgery and chemotherapy. Gets back on a bike and wins seven consecutive Tour de France titles. Three kids (from sperm donated before chemo), one marriage, one rock-star girlfriend, and a huge cancer charity supported by the sale of 'live-strong' wristbands.
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