Unproven Theory Says Body Heat Might Explain Armstrong's Cancer Recovery

[Celebration]

http://www.theeveningbulletin.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16969173&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=6

Chicago - A new but unproven theory says body heat might explain Lance Armstrong's astounding victory over testicular cancer.

The theory - disputed by Armstrong's doctor - refers to the unusually high cure rate for testicular cancer, even when it has spread to other parts of the body. This form of cancer was highly treatable even before Armstrong was diagnosed in 1996. However, his public battle with the disease and seven subsequent Tour de France triumphs put a special spotlight on his recovery.

According to three Johns Hopkins University researchers, the reason for the good prognosis might have to do with the fact that the temperature of the testicles is a few degrees cooler than the rest of the body. That's to enhance development of sperm, but it might also make cancer that develops there sensitive to heat, the researchers said.

And so, their not-yet-mainstream theory goes, when testicular cancer spreads to other, warmer body parts, the higher temperature might damage it and render it more vulnerable to cancer treatment.

[ananda]

1. So.. it can't just be..

.. a miracle.

When I first saw the headline, I thought the cure was going to be because Armstrong worked out so long and hard, it raised his body temperature. lol

Sue