Rides and activities
Rides and activities are currently being planned for these hospitals
- Dana Farber Bringham and Womens Cancer Center, Boston, MA
- Mermorial SLoan Kettering Caner Center, New York, NY
- Mayo Clinic , Rochester, NY
- University of TexasMD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston, TX
Blood and Organ donation
Information on donating blood from the American Red Cross
Informaiton on donating Organ from Webmd
Survivors Stories
Seeing the parade of motorcycles from all over the united states was super exciting.They broguht me pins and patches from all over the United States and pur them on my sash to decorate my wheelchair. After soo many days of pain and boredom,seeing the Cycle out Cancer riders was a real thrill! -Jennifer
I spent 10 days in the hospital just crying.THe cycle out cancers guys were so colorful and generous. They gave the hosiptal a very generous donation in my name and showed me that even strangers care about me. -Kristen
I had the good fortune to meet several Cycle out Cancer guys. Everyone has been touched by cancer. They are out doing something about it. - Fritz
As soon as my treatments are over, I'm getting a Spyder motorcycle to ride with Cycle out Cancer. Can't wait! - Scott
7 steps every cancer patient should take
1 Lean on friends that can you through this
2 Seek as much knowledge as possible
3 Treat your doctors and caregivers as your best allies
4 If the situation is grave , get a second or third opinion.
5 Embrace your treatment plan. This is how you will get well.
6 Be prepared to change.
7 Fill your body with good food and your mind with positive thoughts.
Key Terminology
benign
not cancerous
biopsy
a small sample of tissue
cancer
a diease where cels grow abnormally
carcinogenesis
the process of normal cells becoming malignat cells
cure
the disappearance of a diease
malignant
cancerous cells
merastasis
spread of caner cells from primary area to a distant site
onocolgy
study of cancer
