Tour de France rider Ivan Basso in testicular cancer shock

Lance Armstrong offers support after minor crash leads to cancer diagnosis for veteran rider

Ivan Basso
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Lance Armstrong has offered his support to cyclist Ivan Basso after the Tinkoff-Saxo rider withdrew from the Tour de France after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

The 37-year-old Italian cyclist, a two-time Giro d'Italia winner, made the shock announcement at an emotional press conference on Monday. On what was a rest day in the Tour, Basso's declaration stunned the cycling world and left teammate Alberto Contador deeply upset.

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