Patrick B.
Motorcycle Officer
35yrs on Dept.

I'm in my 2nd round with colon cancer, however it is no longer in the colon. I had a cancerous tumor removed from the colon in 1998 and was cancer free for over 7 years. I was in a preventative chemotherapy regimen for a year afterward, with no evidence of recurrence. However, last year, it reared it's ugly head again, but this time, it matastisized to the liver and lower left lung. I do not have liver or lung cancer, it is colon cancer in the liver and
lower left lung! I'm now on the second chemo regimen (which started so horrendously), if it wasn't for my wife and children, I would have just told the oncologist to let me go! Things got better, and I've been back working since the first month of chemo over a year ago. It's been great therapy for me, but most important is a family support group, and I've found that the LA Police Support Group is a wonderful backup organization for police officers and their families that are afflicted with this disease. I'm looking forward to assisting with roll call training regarding Cancer Prevention, as I have much to offer through my personal experience.

Thanks,
Pat