At 29 years old, Joe was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal cancer. Initially the tumor was believed to be localized, but after subsequent testing, we found the cancer had spread to his liver and both lungs.
Joe underwent multiple rounds of FOLFOX chemotherapy and radiation. The initial surgery was a low anterior resection with a temporary ileostomy. The following 4 years were filled with multiple lung and liver ablations after multiple recurrences.
In the beginning of 2024, Joe decided to start sharing his personal journey in hopes of encouraging others facing similar challenges in life.
November 19, 2024
The truth behind at home colon cancer screening tests
October 19, 2024
How to live your best life with a cancer diagnosis
October 13, 2024
Learn about my experience going through FOLFOX chemotherapy for stage 4 rectal cancer
October 13, 2024
What is it really like to have an ileostomy after rectal cancer.
April 26, 2023
How this all happened and where I am at this point in my life