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Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:39 p.m.

Chad Bettis pitched seven scoreless innings in his first start back since recovering from cancer. (Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)

Chad Bettis fires gem at Coors Field less than three months after finishing chemotherapy

The righty, who made his return to the Rockies rotation less than three months after finishing chemotherapy, was spectacular in his 2017 debut, throwing seven scoreless innings as the Rockies got a 3-0 win.

Chad Bettis will make his first start of 2017 on Monday. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports)

Rockies’ Bettis to complete his comeback by starting Monday

The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment in May, two months after doctors discovered his testicular cancer had spread.

Chad Bettis, pictured here in 2016, will make at least one more rehab start before he rejoins the Rockies. (Jayne Kamin/USA Today Sports)

Chad Bettis to make at least one more rehab start before returning to Rockies

"Chad threw pitches into the sixth inning, which was great," Black said.

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Bettis during Phillies game. (Chloe Aiello/Denverite)

Rockies’ Bettis back with team following cancer treatment

Jon Gray took another step to returning from a stress fracture in his left foot Monday. (Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)

The Rockies’ already strong starting pitching rotation could soon have reinforcements on the way

Jon Gray and Chad Bettis each took steps to playing in big-league games once again Tuesday.

Bettis pitching during Phillies game. (Chloe Aiello/Denverite)

Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis announces he’s completed chemotherapy

In late December he announced a doctor told him he was cancer free. But this spring, a biopsy indicated that cancerous cells still existed and had spread.

Chad Bettis gets break from cancer fight, catches up with Rockies

Bettis is being treated in nearby Scottsdale, not far from his home.

Rockies’ Chad Bettis to undergo chemotherapy after cancer spreads

Bettis said Friday he will undergo chemotherapy "very soon" to again fight testicular cancer.

Chad Bettis was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. He said he expects to make a full recovery. (Keith Allison/Flickr)

Colorado Rockies’ Chad Bettis says he’s cancer-free

"I feel great," said Bettis on SiriusXM MLB Network Radio's Power Alley show Wednesday.

Rockies’ Chad Bettis says he expects to make a full recovery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer

Bettis had surgery in late November, and he told ESPN he expects to make a full recovery. Bettis added that he'll be ready for spring training in February.