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“I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment.”

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Eric Davis, born on May 29, 1962, is a retired American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and hitting abilities. more

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