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Winning the Battle: Kastor receives clean bill of health

Posted May 24th, 2007 at 12:28 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Earlier this month, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor publicly revealed that her dermatologist had found both Basal Cell Carcinoma and early stage Melanoma in three distinct areas. Following her diagnosis, Kastor underwent surgery to remove the cancerous spots. She has been extremely open about the process, detailing the 25 external stitches and half a dozen internal stitches to tie off blood vessels necessary to remove the deeper cancer.

In her online journal, Kastor explains why she was so candid: “I share this because I feel I do my part in taking care of my skin.” Despite a diligent skin routine, which includes applying sunscreen before long runs, Kastor unfortunately still managed to develop skin cancer.

After a procedurally successful surgery, May 15th brought conclusive news of Kastor’s current victory against skin cancer. A much-anticipated call that evening reassured Kastor and her family that the doctors had been able to remove all of the cancerous tissue. With a clean bill of health, the American record holder is back on the track.
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Note on the News: Kastor continues to battle Skin Cancer

Posted May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Health & Fitness

Writing on her blog, 2004 Olympic medalist Deena Kastor reveals that her battle with skin cancer is not yet won.

“As I type this blog I have 25 external stitches from Basal Cell Carcinoma and early stages of Melanoma,” Kastor wrote, adding that in the six years of dermatologist visits she has only walked out of the office once without some form of cancer being biopsied or removed.

Read her full entry at http://www.deenakastor.com

Everyone here at TheFinalSprint.com sends our best to Deena and also encourages all of you to stay safe whenever you spend extended periods of time in the sun. For more information on how to protect yourself the next time you go for an outdoor run, please read:

“Running & skin cancer: Learn to protect yourself!”

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Running & skin cancer:
Learn to protect yourself!

Posted December 8th, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Afton Cohen

Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Sports Medicine, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

It’s everywhere; on TV, in magazines, on thefinalsprint.com! Exercise can improve your life - its positive, its fun, and it’s good for your health . . . or is it?

A recent study published in The New York Times suggests that there may be a link between distance running and skin cancer.

Lead author of the report, Dr. Christina Ambros-Rudolph, told The New York Times that 210 marathoners, and a control group of 210 non-runners, had their skin examined by dermatologists. Any and all spots or skin damage were recorded. What the results showed was quite interesting:
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