Diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in July 2023, Shae underwent 28 rounds of radiation and 8 rounds of chemotherapy. Restaging scans showed a complete clinical response to treatment with no evidence of disease.
At that time, Shae and his family thought he was cured.
But a PET scan in May 2024 showed lung metastases, and his diagnosis was amended to Stage 4.
Over the past two years Shae has undertaken several different and very difficult treatments, only to have his cancer return to metabolically active and tumours grow.
“Bowel cancer research is incredibly important. The breakthroughs that are (and have been) developed will undoubtedly save and extend the lives of those with bowel cancer.
As a father of a 6-year-old that's all I want, more time with my son. This research also gives hope and sometimes when you have exhausted the standard of care options, hope is all you have. I am currently waiting for acceptance onto a clinical trial and am thankful that bowel cancer research gives me this opportunity.” ~ Shae. |
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