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Those who aren't even vaguely familiar with brain tumor research will most likely be able to tell you how one's physical condition is changed because of the ailment. It's a condition that can slow down just about anyone, which is understandable. That being said, is it possible that there are those who will work harder despite the roadblock that has been placed in front of them? From what I've seen in a story about a Durham male, it seems to only serve as motivation to work harder.
An article on the Herald-Sun talked about Greg Sousa, a 43-year-old man, was given enough votes to move onto the finals of the Iroman Hawaii triathlon in October. It's apparent that there has been a great deal of support for Sousa but being able to prove himself in this kind of competition seems to be the ultimate goal set in place. However, I think that this is also a great story for organizations like Voices Against Brain Cancer. Those who know anything about brain tumor research should pay attention, too.
It's not like this is Sousa's first bout of physical activity, though, as it's been said that he's been in 30 triathlons ever since he was 23. Last summer, though, doctors found a two-inch tumor in his brain, which required surgery to remove. Even though it was taken out, malignant cells have remained. It's clear that the Ironman Hawaii event has meant a great deal to him, though. Not only does it earn more media coverage than any other triathlon but it seems to be a passion of Sousa's as well.
I think that the amount of effort Sousa has put forth cannot be understated. The article talked about this in great detail, saying that he has been able to keep up with exercise despite the fact that he is currently going through his 11th round of chemo. He has been constant in terms of swimming, walking, and bicycling, each of them being done multiple times on a weekly basis. While this condition may impact fatigue, it's not like it has been able to slow down Sousa any time recently.
Brain tumor research is something that requires a great deal of attention and it's good to see that there is an audience for this. It's apparent that work can be done to make it greater and I believe that these kinds of stories can help. They may not talk so much about the medical background of this type of cancer but rather the efforts of those who have been afflicted. They seem to bring their all into any kind of endeavor and this race has done exactly that for Sousa.
An article on the Herald-Sun talked about Greg Sousa, a 43-year-old man, was given enough votes to move onto the finals of the Iroman Hawaii triathlon in October. It's apparent that there has been a great deal of support for Sousa but being able to prove himself in this kind of competition seems to be the ultimate goal set in place. However, I think that this is also a great story for organizations like Voices Against Brain Cancer. Those who know anything about brain tumor research should pay attention, too.
It's not like this is Sousa's first bout of physical activity, though, as it's been said that he's been in 30 triathlons ever since he was 23. Last summer, though, doctors found a two-inch tumor in his brain, which required surgery to remove. Even though it was taken out, malignant cells have remained. It's clear that the Ironman Hawaii event has meant a great deal to him, though. Not only does it earn more media coverage than any other triathlon but it seems to be a passion of Sousa's as well.
I think that the amount of effort Sousa has put forth cannot be understated. The article talked about this in great detail, saying that he has been able to keep up with exercise despite the fact that he is currently going through his 11th round of chemo. He has been constant in terms of swimming, walking, and bicycling, each of them being done multiple times on a weekly basis. While this condition may impact fatigue, it's not like it has been able to slow down Sousa any time recently.
Brain tumor research is something that requires a great deal of attention and it's good to see that there is an audience for this. It's apparent that work can be done to make it greater and I believe that these kinds of stories can help. They may not talk so much about the medical background of this type of cancer but rather the efforts of those who have been afflicted. They seem to bring their all into any kind of endeavor and this race has done exactly that for Sousa.
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