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 know there will be times when the cancer may come back again, but like the choppy waters and stiff winds I faced at my triathlons, I will be ready to “keep moving forward” to the best of my abilities.
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.
To me, challenges are opportunities and being prepared along with retaining a positive outlook are key.