Cancer victim Chris Brown's brave bike ride for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Chris Brown is to take part in the 200km Ride to Conquer Cancer in memory of his father, Russell. IN an inspiring act of defiance, Melbourne man Chris Brown is getting back on his bike just one day after finishing his final round of treatment. Tomorrow, the cancer survivor swaps his hospital gown for lycra in a brave bid to help raise money for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Mr Brown, 42, signed up with 1600 Australians to take part in the 200km Ride to Conquer Cancer in memory of his father, Russell. "My dad died of cancer when I was young, and I always wanted to do something in memory of him that would help find a cure for cancer," Mr Brown said. But halfway through his training regimen he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Today his chemotherapy port was removed, which delivers the treatment 24 hours a day, and he had his last round of radiation. He said his doctors were amazed he was even considering taking part in the ride. "It means too much to me to pull out," he said. I wasn't going to let anything stop me, because if we don't throw money at cancer research then we will never find a cure. Mr Brown also suffers from a genetic condition, neurofibromatosis 1, which can cause learning difficulties, bone problems, and small lumps to grow on the nerves,. I'm used to living in pain. So even without the cancer, to be able to take part in the ride is a big deal for me. He said he might not make the full 200km, but he would settle for 20km. Last year the bike ride raised more than $6 million for cancer research. conquercancer.org.au