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Nov 29

Fitness champion hopes to beat cancer with support of family, friends – KMBC Kansas City

For years, Lisa Fosnough, of Parkville, Missouri, has kept up a rigorous exercise routine that most of us could never do.But last summer doctors found a rare cancer in one of her legs. There has been chemotherapy, and soon there will be surgery and months of physical therapy. But to fight that battle, Fosnough is counting on family, friends and her fitness.Prior to her diagnosis, she competed in fitness competitions and was known for being supremely strong and athletic.Her fire for exercise is still there, even during chemotherapy. She visits her gym three or four times a week."I want to keep telling myself that I know that I can do this, she said. And that even when I'm not feeling my greatest that I can still do this."Fosnough said she feels her body slowing down, and nausea and fatigue are a reality. While she got to ring the bell that marks the final round of chemotherapy, she knows the next step is surgery and months of recovery time.But shell be surrounded by her friends and family.It means so much to me, she said. Thank you everyone for being here.

For years, Lisa Fosnough, of Parkville, Missouri, has kept up a rigorous exercise routine that most of us could never do.

But last summer doctors found a rare cancer in one of her legs.

There has been chemotherapy, and soon there will be surgery and months of physical therapy. But to fight that battle, Fosnough is counting on family, friends and her fitness.

Prior to her diagnosis, she competed in fitness competitions and was known for being supremely strong and athletic.

Her fire for exercise is still there, even during chemotherapy. She visits her gym three or four times a week.

"I want to keep telling myself that I know that I can do this, she said. And that even when I'm not feeling my greatest that I can still do this."

Fosnough said she feels her body slowing down, and nausea and fatigue are a reality. While she got to ring the bell that marks the final round of chemotherapy, she knows the next step is surgery and months of recovery time.

But shell be surrounded by her friends and family.

It means so much to me, she said. Thank you everyone for being here.

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Fitness champion hopes to beat cancer with support of family, friends - KMBC Kansas City

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