Thirty cancer patients or those in remission, along with their caregivers, will embark on a 715-kilometer journey from Menton to Perpignan on September 19. The trip will be supported by a medical team and volunteers throughout the route. Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to do so. This event, described as both a sporting and human adventure, was conceived collectively by the members of the association La tête et les jambes. "It was during one of our meetings that we considered a solidarity bike raid between the Italian and Spanish borders. The adventure was born from a real brainstorming session between the patients, the professionals, and myself," explains Dr. Stephen Ellis, a radiotherapy oncologist, president of the Institute of Communication and Information on Cancer (ICIC), and founder of the association. He emphasizes that as one becomes more technically specialized, there is a risk of forgetting the human aspect. Dr. Ellis created the association to offer support to patients beyond their cancer treatment. La tête et les jambes provides supportive care aimed at improving the quality of life for cancer patients. "We offer spaces where, in addition to treatments, they can benefit from meditation, psychological support, art therapy, adapted physical activity, hypnosis, cooking classes, and many other activities," explains Dr. Ellis. Every semester, patients and professionals meet to evaluate the actions taken and to develop new projects. It was within this framework that the idea of the raid was born. "In oncology, several studies have shown that physical activity in patients with breast cancer improves recurrence-free survival as well as overall survival," recalls the specialist. According to him, care must be comprehensive, integrating psychological, social, family, and professional dimensions from the diagnosis. "These care services have become essential, on the same level as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. They should be offered from the start to anticipate the difficulties patients may encounter." Dr. Ellis highlights the importance of physical activities for patients. He cites the example of a woman in her forties diagnosed with cervical cancer. "During our first meeting, she was completely silent. She even refused treatment. It took a long time to negotiate for her to accept radiotherapy and chemotherapy." Referred to La tête et les jambes, she gradually opened up through the activities offered. "In a few months, she completely transformed. Today, she is one of the locomotives of the 'Faut pas crever' raid." The association welcomes patients and professionals daily, and new projects flourish: theater plays, photographic exhibitions, creative workshops, or sporting events. Dr. Ellis dedicates an average of fifteen hours per week on his free time to the association. "For me, it's really essential. Treatments cure the disease, but it's also necessary to help patients regain the desire to live." His commitment reflects the core mission of La tête et les jambes, which aims to support patients not only in their medical journey but also in their emotional and psychological well-being.