Congratulations to Jon Lester, who pitched the 18th no-hitter in Red Sox history today. As a fellow lymphoma survivor I was especially thrilled to see him come back to such a great accomplishment after beating the disease.
Anyone who has ever received a cancer diagnosis know the fear, stress, and uncertainty such a diagnosis brings. Anyone who has survived chemotherapy and radiation treatment know how debilitating it is, and how big a challenge it is to come back physically after going through it.
We use the word “hero” much too often when it comes to sports stars. Jon Lester is one athlete who deserves the label.
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