Id always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles.
But I was in amazing cardiovascular shape.
When that didnt work, he headed to the hospital.
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Then the gastroenterologist said in his most pleasant bedside manner that it was cancer, Van Der Beek said.
I think I went into shock …
The trickiest thing is there are so many unknowns with cancer.
You think, How do I fix this?
Is this healing me?
Is this hurting me?
Is it coming back?
As someone who likes answers, not knowing is one of the hardest things.
Im in a good place and feeling strong.
Its been quite the initiation, and Ill tell you more when Im ready.
