Stephen Garcia announces he is cancer-free after stage 4 diagnosis

Stephen Garcia, the former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback, has announced that he is cancer-free following treatment for stage 4 colorectal cancer. In a heartfelt update shared from his hospital bed on November 10, Garcia revealed that his doctor confirmed all cancer had been removed, stating, 'All the cancer is completely out of me.' The 38-year-old had undergone aggressive chemotherapy and surgery since his diagnosis in April. He plans to heal fully before further procedures on December 8 to remove his ostomy bag and reconnect his intestines. Garcia and his wife, Masha, have initiated the 'Quarterback Your Health' foundation to help others with similar health issues.

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