by Joe Finn
September 23, 2023
Joe had some pains which prompted him to visit the hospital. There, he found out he had cancer. With some treatment, he was able to make a recovery and to perform in our HIPEC awareness talent show in Baltimore. Here is his story.
Full Transcript (edited):
My name's Joe Finn. I live in Leonardtown with my wife, Sandy, and our our adult children, Piper and Jake. In March of 2022, I went into the hospital with some pains. And, after a few days in there, they diagnosed me with stage IV B colon cancer.
After that, I followed up with an oncologist locally here, and at that point, she recommended possibly further treatment with Doctor Sardi at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. I feel especially good about the high-tech procedure with Doctor Sardi because I believe it's gonna make it less likely to recur.
I'd like to thank all the doctors and the other nurses and medical staffers that helped through the whole process because, I don't think I'd have the life I have now, without that.
About fifteen years ago, at around the age of 40, I picked up juggling. It's this very random thing for me. I was in the bookstore and I saw a book, "Learn to Juggle", and I brought it home. There wasn't even much on YouTube then to learn things. So I was learning that and finding it enjoyable. On YouTube, I saw a lot of tutorials and things and continued with it. It is very relaxing and can clear your mind. It's very enjoyable.
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