Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
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Key Points:
- Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer and has been hospitalized for several days; he is set to begin chemotherapy soon.
- Garcia shared the news on social media, expressing confidence in his medical team and determination to fight the disease.
- The Garcia family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses related to his treatment.
- Garcia, a former standout at South Carolina from 2007 to 2011, was instrumental in leading the Gamecocks to an SEC East title in 2010 and remains among the school's top quarterbacks in several career statistics.
- Post-football, Garcia has focused on quarterback training and podcasting, while his son Memphys has recently signed to play quarterback at New Mexico Military Institute.
