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ZURICH — Swiss downhill racer Niels Hintermann will miss the entire ski season after being diagnosed with lymph node cancer.
Hintermann, 29, a three-time race winner on the World Cup circuit, revealed the diagnosis Wednesday at a news conference.
Hintermann noticed a swelling in his neck after an offseason training camp in South America. Cancerous tumors were detected in his neck and collarbone.
He is scheduled for chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment with a possible recovery time of about six months, the Swiss ski federation said in a statement.
Swiss team doctor Walter Frey said it was hoped Hintermann will be able to return to racing in the 2025-26 season.
This article was originally published by Espn.com. Read the original article here.