Sunday, August 25, 2013

Away after returning from the Olympics float a malignant tumor

American swimmer Eric Shanto (Eric Shanteau) surgery to remove a malignant tumor of the testis. Knowledge about your diagnosis, Shanto not refused to participate in the Olympic Games in Beijing and delay treatment until the end of the competition. Was diagnosed with cancer in early June Shanto. Doctors warned athletes of urgent surgery. However visited Shanti qualification testing and has become the U.S. national team, beating the previous world record swim in the 200 meter breaststroke. After a series of surveys of the doctors came to the conclusion that the tumor grows slowly and allows the operation to move to the end of the Olympics. In this Shanto vowed to return to the United States at the first signs of a worsening of his condition. During the Olympics, Shanto continue taking medication and regular check-ups - detected no signs of tumor spread with reasonable certainty. The athlete was out of control in the semi-competitive. Surgery to remove the cancer testis held Tuesday at Emory University Hospital. The doctors of the results of the operation will be announced on Friday. With early detection of testicular cancer responds well to treatment and have suffered the disease, patients have a greater chance of recovery.

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