Competitive eater gets some tough news…

In a heartfelt video, competitive eater, YouTube star, and fellow fitness enthusiast Furious Pete revealed yesterday that he is in fact going through his second bout with cancer.  In the YouTube video, Furious Pete, real name Peter Czerwinski, explains to his over 2 million viewers the reason why he hasn’t “seemed like his joyful self” lately and for his visible weight loss.

His first bout with Testicular cancer came just a few days after his return from the 2014 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas. After noticing all was not quiet on the southern front he went in for an ultrasound which ultimately revealed a large cancerous mass above his left testicle. A horror story for any man, Pete decided that with a 75% chance of success he had no option but to have the surgery done and the left testicle removed.

End of story right? Been there, done that, happy ending. Unfortunately for Pete and many cancer patients, the story doesn’t end there. After high HCG levels were reported on his blood test, a CT scan showed that his lymph nodes had expanded and he was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer, “Cancer grows, that’s what it does…”

There is hope however. After much deliberation with with doctors and other sources Pete has chosen to undergo radiation therapy. While there is still a 10% chance Chemotherapy may still be necessary as there may be tiny particles that can’t be detected at present. Radiation is believed by many to be less intrusive and an all around better alternative to Chemo.

If you’re interested in the science behind testicular cancer or just would like to follow Furious Pete on his journey please follow his “Beating Cancer Vlogs” link in video. Furious Pete – I believe I speak for everyone at Generation Iron when I say get better friend and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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