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6d ago

Stephen Garcia, 38, Reveals Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer, Starts Aggressive Chemo

Doctors are using aggressive chemotherapy to make future surgeries possible.

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Nov 13, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a South Carolina Gamecocks helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Garcia, who disclosed the diagnosis Wednesday, has begun FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy, a multi-drug regimen used for tough metastatic cases.
  • The treatment plan aims to shrink tumors, including lesions in the liver, so colon and liver surgeons can reevaluate him for possible operations after early rounds.
  • He sought emergency care after feeling off, and MRIs and CT scans confirmed Stage 4 colorectal cancer with doctors focusing attention on his liver.
  • His wife, Maria, launched a GoFundMe to help cover treatment, travel, and specialist care, with reported donation totals differing across outlets as contributions continue.
  • South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said he spoke with Garcia and described him as in good spirits, as former teammates and fans rally around the ex-Gamecocks quarterback.