Esteban Moreno
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage IV |
Age at Diagnosis: 33
Two years ago, my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was recommended that I undergo genetic testing which revealed I had lynch syndrome.
A routine colonoscopy revealed a malignant tumor. The initial prognosis was optimistic, but after further testing, it was determined that the cancer had metastasized and was stage 4. I was told my condition was terminal.
After fluctuating through the stages of grief and, deep down, rejecting this prognosis, I was forced to take several steps to fight for my life. What followed were countless ups and downs of treatment, specifically immunotherapy.
After months of treatment, second opinions, and slight improvement prognosis remained the same. Then one day scans showed no signs of cancer. A grueling surgery left me NED. Recent scans showed no signs of cancer.
Esteban Moreno
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage IV |
Age at Diagnosis: 33
Two years ago, my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was recommended that I undergo genetic testing which revealed I had lynch syndrome.
A routine colonoscopy revealed a malignant tumor. The initial prognosis was optimistic, but after further testing, it was determined that the cancer had metastasized and was stage 4. I was told my condition was terminal.
After fluctuating through the stages of grief and, deep down, rejecting this prognosis, I was forced to take several steps to fight for my life. What followed were countless ups and downs of treatment, specifically immunotherapy.
After months of treatment, second opinions, and slight improvement prognosis remained the same. Then one day scans showed no signs of cancer. A grueling surgery left me NED. Recent scans showed no signs of cancer.
"Take a deep breath. You are never alone."
Esteban Moreno
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage IV |
Age at Diagnosis: 33
Two years ago, my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was recommended that I undergo genetic testing which revealed I had lynch syndrome.
A routine colonoscopy revealed a malignant tumor. The initial prognosis was optimistic, but after further testing, it was determined that the cancer had metastasized and was stage 4. I was told my condition was terminal.
After fluctuating through the stages of grief and, deep down, rejecting this prognosis, I was forced to take several steps to fight for my life. What followed were countless ups and downs of treatment, specifically immunotherapy.
After months of treatment, second opinions, and slight improvement prognosis remained the same. Then one day scans showed no signs of cancer. A grueling surgery left me NED. Recent scans showed no signs of cancer.
"Take a deep breath. You are never alone."
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