Armstrong Doctors

The Yellow Jersey

(maillot jaune)- overall general classification (GC)leader

The Green Jersey

(maillot vert)- overall points leader– most points earned through sprints

The White Jersey with Red Polka-dots

(maillot à pois rouges) –”The King of the Mountains”

Dr. Stephen Wolff

steers Lance to Indianapolis, letters

Dr. Einhorn

developed use of platinum for testicular cancer treatment (in Australia)

Dr. Nichols

oncologist who develops a chemo-regimen without bleomycin (because it would damage his lungs)

Dr. Shapiro

brain surgeon– “I’m a better brain surgeon than you are a cyclist.”

LaTrice Haney

nurse who oversees Lance’s recovery in Indianapolis

Dr. Rick Parker

neighbor and personal physician in Houston

Dr. Reeves

urologist who discovers testicular cancer

Dr. Youman

oncologist who begins treatment on Lance

Houston Oncologist (unnamed)

wants to start chemo treatment—”Every day I’m going to kill you, and then bring you back to life.”

VO2 max

maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise. It is measured as "milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight.