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Chris Brewer

Cancer Survivorship Examiner

Chris Brewer is a 13 year testicular cancer survivor. Originally diagnosed while serving in the United States Air Force, he was successfully treated and became one of the original volunteers for LIVESTRONG in 1997. After he retired from the military, Chris joined the LIVESTRONG staff full-time and is now a Senior Manager in Development. Chris is also a veteran cycling journalist having covered four of Lance Armstrong's teams - United States Postal Service, Discovery, Astana and now RadioShack - and 11 Tours de France, including all seven of Lance's victories. Chris loves living in Austin, Texas, with his wife Helen and his son Andy.

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