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Tadej Pogačar won stage 4 of the Vuelta a España with a 50km solo effort, his longest Grand Tour solo victory and largest winning margin. He now leads the general classification by 3:21 over Primož Roglič, with Jarno Widar finishing second, 2:39 behind.
Tadej Pogačar won stage 4 of the Vuelta a España by a record 2 minutes and 39 seconds, extending his general classification lead to over three minutes. Sepp Kuss finished fifth, acknowledging he could not match Pogačar’s pace but positioning himself as a podium contender.
A Utah mother of five with Stage 4 lung cancer has undergone surgery to remove her right lung and is now on a transplant list. This case highlights the emerging use of lung transplantation for select patients with advanced cancer, a procedure previously considered too risky due to oncological concerns.
Lucy Davis, best known for The Office, disclosed a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis that has metastasized to her spine, hip and ribs and is incurable, with chemotherapy no longer an option. She urged others not to ignore warning signs, and said she plans to live with joy and purpose while continuing acting and animal-rights advocacy despite pain and mobility challenges.
Lucy Davis, known for Dawn in the UK The Office, announced on Instagram that she was diagnosed about a year and a half ago with stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones, calling it incurable and stating chemo isn’t an option; she says she intends to live life as fully as possible, continue acting when able, and remain committed to animal rights, while encouraging others to seek check-ups if they notice symptoms.
Fitness influencer Maria Kang, known as the "No Excuse Mom," reveals she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in November 2023 after years of digestive issues. She underwent chemotherapy and extensive surgery, and while MRIs have shown no suspicious mass and she remains under regular surveillance, doctors have not formally declared no evidence of disease. Her journey has reshaped her approach to health—from forcing intense workouts to prioritizing balance, gentle movement, and listening to her body—while highlighting that cancer can strike even seemingly healthy people and that screening matters as colorectal cancer trends rise among younger adults.
Danish rider Mads Pedersen won Stage 4 of the 2026 Tour de France in a late sprint, while Norwegian Torstein Traeen moved into the yellow jersey by finishing eighth and opening an ~eight‑minute gap to Pogacar and Vingegaard in the GC; Pogacar did not contest the stage victory on the 182-km ride from Carcassonne to Foix in extreme heat.
Mads Pedersen sprinted clear from a breakaway to win Stage 4, a 181.9km ride from Carcassonne to Foix in 40C heat, while Tadej Pogacar lost the yellow jersey to Uno-X’s Torstein Traeen after finishing eighth and now leads by 7 minutes 53 seconds. Quinn Simmons was runner-up and Raul Garcia Pierna third; Pogacar dropped to 33rd overall. The race tested cooling methods with ice blocks and ice-filled bags, and Traeen became the third Norwegian to wear yellow. Stage 5 is flat before the high Pyrenees.
Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) sprinted uphill to win Giro d'Italia Stage 4 in Cosenza ahead of Orluis Aular, while Giulio Ciccone finished third to pick up crucial bonus seconds and move into the maglia rosa. Thomas Silva’s pink jersey faded on the day’s lone climb, leaving GC contenders still stacked for a tight battle going into Stage 5.
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer at age 38, using the disclosure to stress the importance of early detection and seeking medical care if something feels off. He says doctors are confident they can beat it and urges others to get checked, noting shifts in age of diagnoses. Garcia starred for the Gamecocks from 2008–2011, including a notable win over No. 1 Alabama in 2010.
A 43-year-old man from Nottinghamshire, UK, initially told his stomach pain was a stomach bug, was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at stage 4 that had already metastasized; despite chemotherapy and radiation, the cancer spread to his brain and he died in April 2026, leaving family to fund his funeral.
Alecia Wendland, a mom diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, began online dating after a grim prognosis and connected with Glenn Marsh. Their instant bond led to a marriage about nine months after their first date, despite ongoing chemotherapy and radiation. The couple emphasizes living fully on the time they have together, supported by family and fundraising help for their medical needs.
Ben Sasse, the former senator and university president, announced he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but remains optimistic and committed to fighting the disease, sharing his outlook on life and faith amidst his diagnosis.
A woman was dismissed as 'too young' for colon cancer, but later diagnosed with stage 4 and successfully treated with chemotherapy, leading to remission after nearly a decade.
Matt Riddleston, a 59-year-old cancer nurse and avid cyclist, was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer after experiencing fatigue and back pain, initially attributing symptoms to cycling. Despite his medical knowledge, he faced the harsh reality of his diagnosis and is now raising awareness and funds through a charity bike ride, while continuing his work and advocating for cancer research.