What type of cancer was terry fox diagnosed with

Our Research. Research Projects. Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres. Digital Health and Discovery Platform. At a Glance. Patient Stories. Research Highlights. Terry Fox Research Legacy. About Cancer. Links E-Newsletters. In , year-old Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer and gave up his right leg to prevent the spread of the disease. After 14 months of training, Terry convinced the Canadian Cancer Society to help sponsor his run across Canada to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.

Averaging approximately 26 miles per day, Terry continued the Run for days as the country watched with bated breath. On September 1st , Terry was just outside Thunder Bay, Ontario, when he felt sharp pains in his chest. I thought he was dead. It was terrible. If I was 5 yards further ahead I would have been killed. It was a beautiful morning. It was very nice. I would have liked to have done more miles but I ran out of time. I was getting stopped continuously. We were 8 miles out of Antigonish and a mile past Heatherton.

I felt better than yesterday. After my break I ran until a lady from Sheet Harbour came to see me. They had a reception set up with the schools for 5pm and they wanted me to run with the school kids. I found out that Darrell would be coming out at the end of the month. I really burned it just to show them how fast I could go.

They were tired and puffing. All right! I ran through Dartmouth very early on the 7 and then went on the The later joined the I got my first 15 in alright.

We rested right beside the highway so my parents could see me. I went out to run on the divided highway against traffic and it was terrible, nobody would give me any room. It was very frustrating and upsetting. I managed to do the 12 miles anyways. We had a very relaxing meal with my parents and I showed them my souvenirs. I am very happy they came. I ran 10 miles that got me 1 mile past Truro. After that we drove back to the Holiday Inn in Dartmouth. From there we drove to a point 3 miles from Halifax City Hall and then ran back with a police escort.

I met the Mayor of Halifax. We took the ferry across the bay to meet the Mayor of Dartmouth. A great group of kids! I did my speech and could not help but cry when I said Doug had to have the courage to put up with and understand me when I am tired and irritable. Boy, was it a beautiful morning. PEI is beautiful! A guy from the local radio station was actually there at 5am when we took off. He covered us all day. What tremendous support. There were tons of people out to cheer me on and support me.

I was very sore and tired now. I can hardly even walk. When I came out of the van after my rest I was weary. There was a long line up of cars and people to cheer me on. So I made it. I had another dizzy spell. Therefore I got a chance to sleep in. It was great! We got up at 7am. I went and ran 3 miles into town. Along the way 2 schools greeted me and cheered me on. Many people are congratulating me and I cannot figure out what for. It was an outstanding reception by a great town and province.

We busted our butts out to make the ferry! From Cape Tormentine I ran 15 miles along highway Highway is very rough — this is part of the reason my runners are wearing so fast and I am getting blisters and chafing. I try so hard and then get let down. Doug is going to follow behind and honk. We will be rebels, we will stir up noise. People will know Terry Fox ran out of his way to Saint John for a reason!

Too hot and humid. I was dead all morning for the 12 miles. Very, very tired. We ran through Petitcodiac where the school kids clapped me on. The next 10 miles were better and we got back on the Trans Canada. The paved shoulder had a steep slant and it is hard on my ankles.

I took another break during which I did phone calls and then did my last 7 miles. Then we drove back 50 miles to Moncton for a press conference and a dinner fundraising. After that we drove 50 miles to bed. For once I got a good 8 hour sleep. The first couple of miles went nicely — the next 4 miles were awful.

I kept trying to adjust my leg as it was rubbing on the bone and it really hurt. The 7 highway is very narrow, windy and dangerous with lots of traffic. It is really good to have Darrell along.

The next 10 miles were not good. It got boiling hot. I got very tired and the miles went slow. I took my break and tried again but only managed a mile. I am very tired and sore, I need a break and have to take it. I will turn failure into victory. I thought I had really burned up the first 12 miles but apparently not. The next 14 miles took me through Fredericton on the 2 all the way to Mactaquac.

They were tough and slow but I made it. Then we went to Kingsclear Indian Reserve where we had beautiful salmon and bread with the band manager. We then went to the Bingo hall where I spoke.

No wind. We ran by Hartland and then got on the on the east side of the Saint John river. After 12 miles I found out we had to drive back to Hartland to meet the mayor. Then exhausted I slept. Today I had tremendous support. Everyone honked and waved. After 8 miles we drove back to Bristol for a dinner, autographs and my speech. Here there was a young man who was in Saint John taking treatment for the same thing I had. I have been there and I said some words of encouragement to him.

The road was rough. I was in pain this morning. Continually stopping to relieve the pressure and pain. Slowly but surely the 12 miles went by and they left me just out of Perth-Andover. We parked in a beautiful grass field alongside the Saint John river.

I slept very well while Doug and Darrell read on the river bank. The fire truck and police escorted me 4 miles through Perth-Andover. I flew! I had a police escort for all 14 miles.

I did 10 miles that took me just into Grand Falls. My next 12 miles took me through and out of the town. The whole town was there to greet me. I did my speech. It was tremendous support. We did very well fundraising. It poured rain the last 8 miles. Right in my face. It was very difficult constantly running into the wind.