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Olympic Swimmer Eric Shanteau Has Cancer- Do You Think Eric Shanteau Should Drop Out Or Compete?

raves +11   by ThePersonBehindTh... posted Jul 11, 2008 10:00PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:00:09
Olympic Swimmer Eric Shanteau Has Cancer- Do You Think Eric Shanteau Should Drop Out Or Compete?
US Olympic Swimmer Eric Shanteau announced recently that he has testicular cancer. Qualifying for the Beijing Games in the 200-metre breaststroke, Eric Shanteau learned of the diagnosis just a week before the recent U.S. Olympic trials in Omaha. Shanteau said he has been advised to have surgery now, which would keep him out of the water for at least two weeks, but he's elected to pursue his dream and continue to prepare for the Summer Games.

Eric Shanteau's doctors said that he is clear to compete because the cancer has not spread, but he will be closely monitored in the weeks preceding Beijing.

Do you think that Eric Shanteau should drop out of the Olympics, or continue to peruse his dream and stand up against testicular cancer?
  • I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!
  • I think Eric Shanteau should drop out!
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raves +5   by Chris posted Jul 11, 2008 10:10PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:10:33
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Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

He should go for it, you only live once ya kno?
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  • raves +1   [-] by Eddie posted Aug 13, 2008 07:37PM GMTAugust 13, 2008 19:37:34
    Eddie reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    Why should he drop out? He's earned the right to compete just like everyone else and I honestly don't think Eric would let that get in the way of the Olympics.
  • raves +1   [-] by Radlad posted Aug 13, 2008 06:48AM GMTAugust 13, 2008 06:48:26
    Radlad reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    Hey, if he made the team, why drop out? If in its early stages and not effecting his performance he should go for it..............................
  • raves +1   [-] by Rog [Ninja]™ posted Aug 13, 2008 05:57AM GMTAugust 13, 2008 05:57:29
    Rog [Ninja]™ reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    It's a couple weeks and a couple of events.....Go for it!
    Treatment can wait....It will not spread that quick.
    Surgery can be done at any Vet. compete couple weeks couple events treatment wait spread surgery vet
  • raves +1   [-] by avidswimmer posted Aug 02, 2008 12:10AM GMTAugust 02, 2008 00:10:14
    avidswimmer reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    if that was me i couldnt care less.. the olympics.. i am so there. dont give up the dream. this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. and the cancer hasnt spread yet. he should definetly conmpete.
  • raves     [-] by xxshugabugxx posted Jul 19, 2008 09:08PM GMTJuly 19, 2008 21:08:48
    xxshugabugxx reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    Its like asking an actor to stop acting because of cancer if he loves to swim and the cancer isnt spreading why no go for his dreams
  • raves     [-] by Babs posted Jul 18, 2008 07:48PM GMTJuly 18, 2008 19:48:35
    Babs reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    It's not contagious, and if his doctors have cleared him, then he shouldn't drop out!
  • raves     [-] by mom2hnh~CSI Beaver~GUNNS posted Jul 12, 2008 11:01PM GMTJuly 12, 2008 23:01:42
    mom2hnh~CSI Beaver~GUNNS reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    If his dr's cleared him and he feels well, why not? Shows he's a fighter and isn't going to give up, either on his dream or himself.
  • raves     [-] by U-Jene and Peppermint posted Jul 12, 2008 10:49PM GMTJuly 12, 2008 22:49:38
    U-Jene and Peppermint reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    He should compete because this is once in a lifetime kinda thing to be in the olympics so I think he should compete and live his dream.
  • raves     [-] by Gremlin posted Jul 12, 2008 11:58AM GMTJuly 12, 2008 11:58:40
    Gremlin reply

    Answered I think Eric Shanteau should...

    I think this Eric should compete if he feel up to it..................
    Having cancer is not a dethsentence to-day..................
  • raves     [-] by ChickenNoodleSoup posted Jul 12, 2008 07:52AM GMTJuly 12, 2008 07:52:01
    ChickenNoodleSoup reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    Swimming is his life.
  • raves     [-] by big jake posted Jul 12, 2008 05:13AM GMTJuly 12, 2008 05:13:59
    big jake reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    as long as his doctors says hes okay why not
  • raves     [-] by FIGGLE posted Jul 12, 2008 03:08AM GMTJuly 12, 2008 03:08:52
    FIGGLE reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    he deserves it.....poor him =[
  • raves     [-] by Denny posted Jul 12, 2008 01:45AM GMTJuly 12, 2008 01:45:39
    Denny reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    If it isn't spreading then why not. He had to be the best to get to go. Every one pray he can bring home the Gold.
  • raves +2   [-] by pookiegal posted Jul 11, 2008 11:42PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:42:34
    pookiegal reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    I believe you can not tell anyone what to do in this situation. He has trained for this his whole life, and obviously knows the consequences. I say let him live out his dream- he deserves that much!
  • raves +3   [-] by Twilight_Luver_15 posted Jul 11, 2008 11:06PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:06:06
    Twilight_Luver_15 reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    He should go for it. Look at how many athletes have been diagnosed with cancer over the years, and in some cases the sports and competitions made them stronger. He should take it easy a little bit around treatments and such, but it should in no way make him not able to compete.
  • raves +1   [-] by Mario posted Jul 11, 2008 10:50PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:50:47
    Mario reply

    Answered I think Eric Shanteau should...

    Its up to his decision whether he wants to compete.
  • raves +1   [-] by It's Dave to you... posted Jul 11, 2008 10:32PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:32:00
    It's Dave to you... reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    If his docs have cleared him..yes, he should, he should win and then call Lance Armstrong..
  • raves +1   [-] by Mr. X posted Jul 11, 2008 10:28PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:28:11
    Mr. X reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    Wish him luck
  • raves +2   [-] by HairlessKat posted Jul 11, 2008 10:11PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:11:15
    HairlessKat reply

    Answered I think Eric Shanteau should...

    do what he feels able to do,, for gods sake its a mans life. If he feels healthy enough to compete he SHOULD because chemo is a bitch. If he's to sick because of chemo he shouldnt, but thats entirely his choice.
  • raves +5   [-] by Chris posted Jul 11, 2008 10:10PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:10:33
    Chris reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    He should go for it, you only live once ya kno?
  • raves +3   [-] by Chuck posted Jul 11, 2008 10:09PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:09:29
    Chuck reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    Cancer needs to be beat!
  • raves +5   [-] by +Brave+Black+Twilight+ posted Jul 11, 2008 10:05PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:05:12
    +Brave+Black+Twilight+ reply

    Answered I think that Eric Shanteau should compete!

    He may not get another chance to. Once you hit 30 you're less likely to be in the games. I know someone who was supposed to go to the Olympics for water polo, but couldn't because of the 1980 boycott. He never got to go after that :(
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