14-06-2025
From cancer treatment to marathon triumph: Dr Naven Naidoo's inspiring journey
It was a tick off the bucket list for cancer survivor Dr Naven Naidoo when he completed the ultimate human race, the Comrades Marathon.
Naidoo, an orthopedic surgeon from Umhlanga, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2014. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy treatment.
Now cancer free, he ran the iconic race on Sunday, June 8, and supported the Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) charity.
Naidoo joined over 22 000 runners who set off from Pietermaritzburg City Hall on a gruelling 89.98km run to People's Park in Durban in the 98th running of the world famous Comrades Marathon.
"After my cancer treatment I focused on my work. My wife is very much into health and fitness. I did Park Runs every week, but nothing long distance. Running the Comrades is something I always wanted to do. In October last year I completed the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon with a qualifying time for the Comrades.
"In November I started training for Comrades and participated in three more long distance marathons in preparation for Comrades," he said.
