Soon afterward, he vowed to help others get the best information and treatment possible. Armstrong harnessed the same determination that made him a world-class athlete and directed it toward beating his disease. In addition to his positive attitude, he credits his leading-edge treatment and skilled medical team for his success. The Cycle of Hope is a fundamental cornerstone of this commitment and we look forward to helping the millions of people diagnosed with cancer or at risk through the campaign. Besides fulfilling Armstrong's dream and his foundation's mission, the Cycle of Hope ties directly into the mission of Bristol-Myers Squibb, the world's leading oncology company.
Lance embodies our company's mission to extend and enhance the lives of people with cancer.
Lance inspires people young and old to take charge of their lives and obtain the information and resources they need to fight this disease. He did not seek medical advice until more than five months later when he started to get headaches and to cough up blood. By the time he was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer, his disease had spread to his lungs and brain. Throughout his treatment, Armstrong never gave up hope. Between his chemotherapy rounds, he rode his bike more than 30 miles every day.