Topic of Cancer  How the disease affects our readers—and how
they fight back with charity.  June 2, 2011  Why do you think
running and cancer-related causes are so deeply connected? Both
show the need to hang tough under challenging circumstances 42%
Running can help a person deal with the challenges of cancer 14%
Cancer is a global problem and running is a global sport 14%
Running can cure cancer 1% Running events are an easy way to
raise money to combat cancer 23% Other 6%  Do you currently have
cancer? Yes 5% No 95%  After your diagnosis, how long was it
before you could return to running? I never stopped 59% Less
than six months 18% Seven to 12 months 8% 13 to 24 months 2%
More than 24 months 4% I have not yet resumed running 8%  Have
you ever had cancer? Yes 12% No 88%  When you had cancer, were
you able to run while having it? Yes, to some extent 75% No, not
at all 25%  If you are now cancer-free, how much of a role do
you believe running played in your recovery? A major role 48%
Somewhat of a role 31%