03/28/2026
I wanted to share an update since so many people have been checking in on me—it truly means more than I can put into words.
I met with my colon surgeon on the 19th, and we learned that the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in my pelvis. Because of that, treatment will start with chemotherapy. I’ll have a port placed in my chest on Monday, and chemo will begin on April 7th. Each treatment will last about 4 hours, followed by a pump I’ll take home that continues the chemo for two more days. I’ll return after that to have it removed and receive IV fluids. This cycle will repeat every other week for the next 3 months, for a total of 6 rounds of Folfox.
After that, I’ll have new scans to see how things are responding. If the chemo is working, the next step will be a combination of radiation and chemo—radiation 5 days a week for 5 weeks, with chemo in pill form. If everything goes as hoped and the tumor shrinks, I will then face a major surgery to repair the fistula, remove the tumor, and complete a procedure called APR. Recovery will be long, but it’s a road I’m ready to take if it means more time with the people I love.
As for side effects, I’ve been told I likely won’t lose my hair, but neuropathy is a strong possibility. I’ll also have to avoid anything cold—food, drinks, even touching cold items—because of how it can affect my throat and nerves. So for a while, everything will need to be room temperature or warm. Nausea and some memory issues are also possible, which I understand comes with the territory.
I want to sincerely thank everyone who has reached out, prayed, and supported me. Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. I’m doing my best to stay positive, even on the hard days. While I know there are no guarantees, I can promise you this—I am going to fight with everything I have. I want many more years here, and I’m not giving up on that.
