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Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia revealed on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. In a Facebook post sharing a GoFundMe for his health battle, Garcia wrote, “Wasn’t overly excited to share this news, but it is what it is. We have a great team of doctors and staff that’s confident we can beat this! It’s the only option.” He also encouraged his fans to get screened. “If there’s one lesson to be learned, get checked and don’t be afraid to visit the doctor’s office when you don’t feel 100%,” the 38-year-old wrote. Garcia learned of his diagnosis after several days of extensive testing during an ER stay, according to his GoFundMe page . He plans to begin chemotherapy and has started on FOLFIRINOX, which he says is “the most aggressive treatment path available” for his condition. Garcia was the starting quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2008 to 2011. During the 2010 season, he led the team to a victory over the No. 1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and helped them reach the SEC Championship Game for the first and only time. Read it at USA Today Read more at The Daily Beast.
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