Cancer Survivor 2024

I knew something was wrong in 2019 when I started having vision and memory problems. I couldn’t answer simple questions like, “How old are you?”

My first encounter with cancer began in May 2021 when I made an appointment with a local urologist and was diagnosed with stage II prostate cancer.

I found a large lump in my breast in January 2020, and so I began the journey nobody wants to take. I was devastated and terrified for my future and my three young sons, husband and elderly parents.

After fainting at home, I was taken to the hospital. The shocking news came almost immediately: I was diagnosed with leukemia.

My wife, Kathy, and I attended a presentation by Dr. Park about anemia at one of Dr. Lawton’s medical series in September 2016.

In August 2022, I received “the gift” of stage IIIA triple-negative breast cancer. In spite of the agonizing physical sufferings and uncertain outcome of my fight with this aggressive diagnosis, it was one of the greatest “gifts” I have received.

My journey with cancer began with a diagnosis of rectal cancer, which I faced with chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Throughout this challenging time, I was steadfastly supported by my wife and children.

I thought I was invincible; My family was thriving, I had a wonderful career and my energy was limitless.

My journey began in September 2022, that’s when I was informed that I had breast cancer. It is a scary thing to hear.

My cancer journey has been one of faith, hope and trust. In November 2022, I was diagnosed with stage III melanoma on my right heel. I was shocked; who gets melanoma on their heel?