Olympic swimmer with cancer goes to Beijing

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Swimmer Eric Shanteau is heading to Beijing to complete in the Olympics. But, what makes his story different is that he'll be competing while battling with cancer. Turns out the 24 year-old first learned about his illness just a week before the Olympic trials in Omaha, Nebraska. That's when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. But, after getting clearance from his doctors, he was allowed to compete in the meet which - thanks to his win - allowed him to make the team. His doctors have advised him to have surgery now, though, but the determined athlete is intent on getting operated after his return from Beijing. --I really admire people with such strong determination. I hope he'll bring home the gold and more importantly, be able to fight cancer like Lance Armstrong did.