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June 6 marks one year since Kyle’s cancer diagnosis. What followed was a journey filled with uncertainty, strength and support. Today, he’s sharing what this milestone means to him 💙 “One year ago today, my life changed forever. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that had already spread extensively to my liver. At the time, the outlook was grim. There were moments when my family and I weren't sure what the future would hold. Today, one year later, I'm still here. Cancer has a way of changing your perspective. The things I once rushed through or took for granted have become the moments I treasure most. This past year, I've been able to sit through dance competitions and watch my daughters do what they love. I've been there for baseball games and practices, school field trips, concerts, classroom events, and countless everyday moments that might seem ordinary until you're faced with the possibility of losing them. I've learned that some of life's greatest gifts aren't the big milestones. They're the rides to practice, the evenings around the dinner table, the laughter in the car, and simply being present with the people you love. I've watched my kids grow. I've celebrated birthdays. I've made memories with my family. I've even had the incredible honor of throwing out the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers game. Most importantly, I've been given more time. There was a point when I was told there were no more treatment options. Instead of accepting that answer, I sought a second opinion. Today, I'm making plans for the future. None of that would have been possible without the incredible team at Karmanos. When I sought a second opinion, everything changed. Karmanos saw possibilities where others saw limitations. They gave me a treatment plan, a team that believed in me, and most importantly, hope. This video tells a small part of that story. Cancer is part of my life, but it will never define me. To everyone at Karmanos, thank you for helping me reach this milestone. To my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me along the way, thank you for carrying me through the hardest year of my life. And to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis today: advocate for yourself, ask questions, and don't be afraid to seek a second opinion. It may change everything. One year ago, I was fighting for more time. Today, I'm grateful for every moment that time has given me. One year down. Still fighting. Still living. Still grateful.” For more information on how Kyle received a second opinion, visit karmanos.org/secondopinion. #oneyear #cancersurvivor #secondopinion #coloncancerawareness #karmanos #yourbestchance