Diamondbacks' Davis is cancer-free

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Boo-yrnes?
Published 5/9/2008 by Andy Lenartz at Bugs & Cranks
... In the most amazing story of the year, Doug Davis has been declared cancer-free and is going to start on Saturday for the D-backs AAA affiliate in Tuscon, one month to the day after undergoing surgery to remove his thyroid. A note to all Tuscon-residents: First of all, my condolences on having to live in Tuscon. More importantly, a great day to see your team play and support Davis as he continues this amazing comeback. Even making this start should be considered a success of monumental proportions. ...

Doug Davis Beats Cancer, Resumes Pitching
Published 5/9/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
Filed under: Phoenix, Diamondbacks, NL West, MLB InjuriesThis is just a great story: Doug Davis, who underwent surgery on April 10 after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, has been declared cancer-free after a CT scan on Thursday revealed that the disease had not spread. In fact, he's feeling so good right now that he's expected to make a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Tucson on Saturday. After that, he'll probably need just one more start in the minors before coming off the disabled list and returning to ...