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  1. In 2004, Galarraga's cancer recurred and he underwent two three-week periods of chemotherapy and was hospitalized for 23 days for additional treatment.

  2. Last Tuesday night, with his body cleansed of cancer, according to MRI after MRI, Galarraga wore his signature full-face smile as he prepared to start his first All-Star Game he had a hit in...

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  4. Feb 19, 1999 · While Darryl Strawberry is in the Yankees' spring training camp finding out if he can overcome colon cancer and resume his career, the Atlanta Braves announced yesterday that Andres Galarraga,...

  5. Jan 4, 2012 · Most importantly, Galarraga is a two-time cancer survivor. When his career ended in 2005, after a brief stint with the New York Mets in spring training, he had hit more home runs than any native Venezuelan (since broken by Miguel Cabrera) and was considered a national hero in his native land. 1.

  6. Oct 10, 2023 · Immediately following that season, his life took a different turn when persistent back pain led to a diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Given the location of his cancer, playing through treatment was out of the question. He missed the entire season. Galarragas returned the next year to a standing ovation on Opening Day.

  7. Feb 16, 2005 · Galarraga has produced a videotape about his battle with cancer, in Spanish and in English, available through his Web site, bigcat14.com. He hopes to advertise what science and faith have done...

  8. May 26, 2004 · Andres Galarraga has beaten cancer for a second time and is hoping to get back to the major leagues. Galarraga said yesterday from Caracas, Venezuela, that he recently underwent two...