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Tennis Journalist's Promise After Wife's Cancer Diagnosis
Matthew Futterman promises to keep his wife's running routines despite her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis.
In brief
Matthew Futterman promises to keep his wife's running routines despite her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis. Matthew Futterman kept his promise to run and swim with his wife during her cancer treatment, leading to their joint participation in the New York Marathon. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Matthew Futterman
Matthew Futterman is a well-respected tennis journalist with a book on professional tennis.
Wife's Cancer Diagnosis
Amy was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and had a double mastectomy in April.
Promise to Keep Routines
Amy asked Matthew not to let cancer interfere with his running, swimming, and work schedule.
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Amy experienced nausea, fatigue, mouth sores, and throat rashes during chemotherapy.
Five-Mile Race Before Treatment
Matthew, Amy, and their three children ran a five-mile race two days before Amy's chemo treatment.
New York Marathon Participation
Amy cheered for Matthew at the New York Marathon, where they ran together next year.
Here's the gist
Matthew Futterman kept his promise to run and swim with his wife during her cancer treatment, leading to their joint participation in the New York Marathon.
