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Niskanen Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Finnish cross-country skier Iivo Niskanen has revealed he has cancer, specifically acral melanoma, which caused him to miss the national team's summer training camps.

Niskanen was diagnosed after a mole on his foot was examined in May. The Finnish Ski Federation released a statement explaining that the skier had to undergo two procedures to remove the mole, which required adjusting his training routines. slot-chickenroad.org

Despite the health challenges, Niskanen stated that his situation is now under control and training has been progressing positively. He expressed gratitude for the support from head coach Joakim Abrahamsson and is now focusing on the future.