Tag: cancer
Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic gold medallist reveals that he has terminal cancer and ‘two to four years’ to live | Cycling News
Sir Chris Hoy, one of Britain’s greatest cyclists and Olympians, has announced that his cancer is terminal. Sir Chris revealed earlier this year he was being treated for an unspecified type of cancer and was “optimistic, positive and surrounded by love”. However, he has announced in an interview with The Sunday Times that his cancer…
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Bohol’s 75-year-old marathoner runs for breast cancer awareness
GOING THE DISTANCE Queruben Abella, 75, joins the 21-kilometer category of the Oct. 5 Pink Run in Tagbilaran City. Well-wishers noticed his old running shoes—and later did something about them in a visit to his Dagohoy town residence. Right photo shows him holding his medals from earlier marathons. —PHOTOS FROMALTURAS GROUP OF COMPANIES, LEO UDTOHAN…
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Darren Eales: Newcastle United CEO to step down after blood cancer diagnosis | Football News
Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales is to step down from his position after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer, the club has said. Eales, who joined Newcastle in August 2022, will continue in his position until a successor is appointed. “Being CEO of Newcastle United is an extraordinary privilege and I…
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player, dies of cancer at 71
FILE – Basketball Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton, left, jokes with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during a practice session for the NBA All-Star basketball game in Cleveland, Feb. 19, 2022. Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars of basketball…
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Real Talk: Nedum Onuoha opens up on how losing his mum to cancer impacted his career | Football News
Nedum Onuoha has opened up on his grief at losing his mother during his playing career and revealed his regret over being “a good professional” rather than “a good son” during her final months. Onuoha describes his mum, Dr Anthonia Onuoha – who was also his agent – as “the most important person in my…
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Sven-Goran Eriksson: Terminal cancer leaves former England manager with around a year to live, he reveals | Football News
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has around a year at most to live. Eriksson, who served as England’s first foreign manager from 2001 to 2006, stood down from his most recent role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad 11 months ago due to health…
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LA Tenorio upbeat about PBA return amid cancer treatment – rezal404
Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio talks to teammate Scottie Thompson during the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—A testament to his iron will, LA Tenorio is keen on making his PBA return as early as October amid his battle with cancer. Tenorio is undergoing chemotherapy in Singapore every two…
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