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Olympian Scott Hamilton Says He Leaned on His Faith After 1st Brain Tumor Diagnosis


Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton revealed how he leaned heavily on his faith after beating cancer and was diagnosed with his first brain tumor in 2004.

It just was one of those things — I told my wife, without skipping a beat, she just took my hands and started to pray,” Scott reflected on receiving his first brain tumor diagnosis. The former athlete, who is married to Tracie Hamilton, explained his reaction to doctors who asked if he wanted to treat his most recent tumor. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS FoundationIt’s been eight years since Scott decided not to seek treatment for his brain tumor, and he believes he has his faith to thank for his health.

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