Breakaway Moments
Nearly every family is touched by cancer. Watch the inspirational story of Gail Crawford, stage IV breast cancer survivor, and how a support network helped give her the resources and hope she needed to fight cancer.
Breakaway Miles
In honor of all cancer survivors, the final mile of four stages of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California – Santa Rosa, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo and Santa Clarita – included a Breakaway Mile featuring a local cancer survivor and an Amgen scientist. Riding with them were the survivor’s peloton of caregivers, family members and healthcare professionals who supported their win against cancer. Click here to read more about the riders.
Breakaway from Cancer Honors Survivors Throughout California
Meet the Inspirational Survivors Behind the 2008 Amgen Tour of California
Tom Whittaker Santa Barbara
Tom Whittaker credits his wife and daughters with reminding him of what is truly important in life and with helping him keep things in perspective. In January 2001, Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer. He underwent a craniotomy to debulk the tumor, followed by 2.5 rounds of Temodar so far over the past six years as well as six weeks of radiation in the fall of 2007. Also helping him through his fight are his medical team and fellow cancer survivors who understand and empathize with the ups and downs of cancer. Tom encourages those newly diagnosed with cancer to take charge of their diagnosis as soon as possible, to be their own advocate, and to accept the help of family and friends. Read more patient and caregiver profiles
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