Ex-South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia says he has Stage 4 cancer
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Key Points:
- Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer and is beginning aggressive chemotherapy treatment.
- Garcia shared his diagnosis on social media to raise awareness about the importance of regular health check-ups and not ignoring symptoms.
- His wife, Maria Garcia, created a GoFundMe page to support his treatment, which has nearly reached its $150,000 goal.
- Garcia played for the Gamecocks from 2008-2011, finishing with 7,597 passing yards and 47 touchdowns, but did not pursue an NFL career.
- The treatment plan includes chemotherapy followed by consultations with specialized liver and colon surgeons to determine further steps.
