British swimmer Archie Goodburn has revealed he has been diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.
The 22-year-old became aware of the existence of three large tumors defined as oligodendrogliomas – a rare form of diffuse and progressive brain cancer – which are inoperable, following tests carried out following this year’s investigation. Olympic essay.
He previously won bronze in the men’s 50m breaststroke at the 2019 World Junior Swimming Championships and represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.
In his post InstagramGoodburn said: “Six weeks ago my life underwent a profound change when I was diagnosed with three brain tumours.”
His training began to be interrupted by “strange episodes” in December last year.
Although these episodes were initially thought to be migraines, suspected seizures left him with a loss of strength and a feeling of numbness on his left side.
He continued: “The seizures increased in intensity and frequency ahead of the 2024 Olympic trials in April, something I have aimed for and trained for almost my entire life.
“I was determined to make my dreams come true, so I continued training through the seizures.
“I missed the Olympic team by just a few tenths of a second, placing third in an event with only two spots.
“After the tests, I investigated more deeply what was actually causing these attacks.
“An MRI in May finally revealed what I feared most.”
Although surgery was the preferred option, Goodburn said he is hopeful that radiation therapy and chemotherapy will be effective.
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He said: “The good thing about this diagnosis is that oligodendrogliomas generally respond better to radiotherapy and chemotherapy than many other serious types of brain tumours.
“They are generally slow growing and these tumors are probably years old.”
Despite the diagnosis, the swimmer said he will remain optimistic.
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He added: “I’m young, I’m fit, I have the most phenomenal support network of friends, the best family I could hope for and a fantastic girlfriend by my side.
“I’m determined to face this head on, stay positive and keep being Archie.”
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