@todayshow: Stephen Garcia, former star quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks, sits down with TODAY’s Craig Melvin to open up about being diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer at age 38. “It was definitely a shock,” he says, “but I wasn't going to sit there and be like, ‘Well, I guess I’m done.’ It’s more like, ‘What am I going to do? How am I going to beat this thing?”
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Monday 14 September 2026 15:11:39 GMT
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michaelholloway908 :
Stage 4 at 34. 36 now. Still fighting. Just started the treatment plan from Md Anderson. Mine and his are almost exactly the same. I know what he’s going thru personally. I know how hard it is with kids and everything. Pray for you man.
2026-09-15 00:37:27
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Chris Hoopiiaina877 :
I’m 37 and just had two polyps removed decided to get a colonoscopy after seeing his story
2026-09-14 21:43:21
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🇰🇷JohnJohn(Batman)🇺🇸 :
Gamecock nation is behind you
2026-09-14 18:33:17
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katiepellot :
My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer from 33 and lost his battle at 38, and Stephen was the QB for SC that we watched every weekend religiously as Gamecock fans. All the love and prayers 💛🤙🏻
2026-09-14 19:48:00
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Southern Life :
Gamecock legend. Spurs Up!!!!!
2026-09-14 18:06:32
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downwiththefun :
I was lucky. I went 2 year misdiagnosed only to find out it was cancer. By grace of God I had a successful surgery 2 months ago
2026-09-14 23:47:20
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Truman :
My wife has been battling stage 4 colorectal cancer since 2019. It’s a battle but worth it. Prayers up to those who battle cancer each day!!
2026-09-14 22:40:37
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Samuel Lucas :
I remember watching him as a kid. He was the real deal!
2026-09-15 02:58:44
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Sunni Helms Vick :
Forever to Thee! Garcia is a fighter!
2026-09-14 19:26:59
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💜💚_Beautifullyflawed_💚💜 :
Praying for you Stephen!🙏🏻 Forever to Thee!🐓❤️🖤🤙🏻🤙🏻
2026-09-14 18:03:13
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robbiedeaton531 :
“Forever to Thee” Stephen!!
2026-09-15 02:56:57
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CurtisB953 :
#QuarterbackYourHealth 🤙🏼🙏🏼
2026-09-15 00:27:27
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BlessedGirl✝️🥉 :
Gamecock Legend! Prayers for you
2026-09-14 19:33:36
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sommerw81 :
Forever to thee .. gamecocks for life!
2026-09-15 01:15:34
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Dee Kilgore :
My favorite gamecock as a 26 year survivor of colon cancer, he’s going to make it!
2026-09-14 18:01:23
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marcusburden931 :
prayers for him and family
2026-09-14 18:09:41
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KristenML🤍🪽 :
We love you Garcia!!! ♥️
2026-09-14 22:56:59
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user9073851405910 :
🙏 for the Gamecock GOAT
2026-09-14 18:19:57
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4cutigers :
This Clemson Tiger is cheering LOUD for Garcia! Prayers for complete healing.
2026-09-14 20:16:59
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TammySTaylor :
🙏🙏🙏 Love Him!!!
2026-09-14 17:53:55
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eryn :
i got garcia’s jersey in highschool and still wear it until this day. you got this dude! prayers for you and your family ❤️🖤
2026-09-14 17:54:28
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Kevin Lawson :
Carolina forever to thee spurs up Gooo GameCocks. Stay strong 💪🏼 beat this thing we are all praying for you
2026-09-14 18:45:57
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carolgraeber5 :
Sending prayers
2026-09-14 21:17:32
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Kena :
No way 😭💔
2026-09-15 01:25:34
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davidvinson97 :
Best wishes sir
2026-09-15 01:40:55
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