MM: Daniel, when and how were you first diagnosed? Daniel Shockley: It was during a routine colonoscopy in 2012 that they found over 100 polyps. After genetic testing I was diagnosed with Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP), a subtype of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. This rare genetic condition was discovered by Dr. Lynch and affects less…
I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason, and that while it’s crazy, having cancer helped me realize my calling in life.
Feel the love that surrounds you because it’s everywhere and it’s such a beautiful thing to get to connect with that. And, just know that we’re all rooting for you.
I had a grandson that was just born and I had never met, and I was determined that no matter how much or how little cancer I had, it was not going to defeat me.