Cycling Star’s Cancer Goes To Brain

World cycling star Lance Armstrong, who announced two weeks ago that he is battling testicular cancer, underwent surgery to remove two small cancerous lesions on his brain.

The lesions were discovered during tests performed last week in Austin, Texas, said the American rider’s agent, Bill Stapleton.

“This is a normal progression for testicular cancer,” Stapleton said, following Thursday’s surgery. “It goes from the testes to the abdomen, to the lungs, then to the brain. It’s still testicular cancer, even though it’s located in other places.”

Armstrong, the country’s top road-racing cyclist, announced on Oct. 8 that he had undergone surgery to have a cancerous testicle removed.

The cancer had spread to his stomach and lungs, said Armstrong, who added that he wants his battle to be public to raise awareness about testicular cancer.

“We did have good news,” Stapleton said. “When they did the CAT-Scan and found the lesions in the brain, the cancer found in the lungs was already smaller. So he is responding to the treatment so far.”

Armstrong will spend the weekend in Indianapolis recuperating from the surgery.