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His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer)
Terry was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg amputated 15 centimetres (six inches) above the knee in 1977.
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No, Terry Fox did not have stage 3 lung cancer. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in his right leg when he was 18. After his leg was amputated, he embarked on the Marathon of Hope to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. His journey and determination made him a national hero in Canada.
Terry Fox was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, after an accident in 1976 that resulted in a leg injury. The cancer led to the amputation of his right leg. This life-changing experience motivated him to start his Marathon of Hope, raising awareness and funds for cancer research.
wendesday week two
Yes in 2014 he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He went through chemotherapy treatment and is now cancer free
Augustus Waters was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, which ultimately led to the loss of his leg.
Terry Fox did not actually get lung cancer; he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, at the age of 18. The cancer led to the amputation of his right leg above the knee. His battle with cancer and subsequent efforts to raise funds for cancer research became the inspiration for his Marathon of Hope, aimed at raising awareness and funds for cancer treatment.
He actually got a bone cancer plus in 1976 he was playing basketball, suddenly he was having pain on his right knee. He tried to ignore it and continued to play basketball. But in 1977, his leg was unbearable. He went to the hospital and doctors were checking Terry's leg what happened. The result was he got a bone cancer.
Doctors diagnosed Terry Fox with cancer after he experienced persistent pain in his right leg and underwent an X-ray, which revealed the presence of a tumor. Further tests confirmed that the tumor was osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. This diagnosis led to the amputation of his leg, prompting Fox to channel his experience into raising awareness and funds for cancer research through his iconic cross-Canada run.
Terry Fox stopped going to school in 1976, after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. His illness led to the amputation of his right leg, which significantly impacted his education and life. Despite his challenges, he later became known for his inspiring Marathon of Hope, aiming to raise funds for cancer research.