By: Las Vegas Now Staff
With breakthroughs and early detection, cancer patients are living longer and beating the disease. One of the most recognized cancer survivors is cyclist Lance Armstrong. He's making a stop in Las Vegas to celebrate the 5th Annual “LIVESTRONG Day.”
This is part of his four city tour. For organizers, just having Armstrong show up is a major coup and a great chance for recognition for the Nevada Cancer Institute.
Earlier Tuesday, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and other dignitaries proclaimed Tuesday LIVESTRONG Day in honor of Armstrong's popular wrist bracelets. The mayor hopes to use events like this to attract high level talent for bio-tech and medical jobs.
Cancer patient Diane Potter hopes so as well. This is her second round of cancer, now invading her bones and spine. She tells us it's good to be recognized for her current battle.
“We're noticed. By the mayor, by Lance Armstrong — and that's the greatest. The greatest,” she said.
“There are a lot of good doctors — a lot of fine medical people in this community. But they've been overshadowed unfortunately by mediocrity on occasion,” said Mayor Goodman.
Tuesday's visit by Armstrong caps off a full day of open houses and continued dialogue about the fight against cancer and how Nevada is trying to take a step forward in medical research.
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