My research topic was quite simple. The topic was on how Lance Armstrong's struggle with cancer validated his faith and resiliency in the face of dehumanization. The information I gathered in my paper was to prove his validation but also on how greatly he fought to control his destiny.
The most interesting detail that I learned was that he refused the use of traditional cancer therapy. Instead he opted for the more aggressive cancer therapy. The reason was because the traditional method would've damaged his lungs, this would ruin his racing career.
Lance was being dehumanized by cancer. To him it took away something that meant everything to him: his career in racing. Racing was what made up his life. The career payed for his bills, supported his family, and gave him great joy in life. Instead of laying down and letting the cancer kill him, Lance decided to fight back with the help of his family's faith and fought off the terrible disease.
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