Editor’s Note: since this story was submitted, Eric passed away in 2015.
Eric Dial
Philadelphia, PA
At 34 years old Eric did not expect to be diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer…but here we are. After presenting to the ER on September 29th, 2010 with what they believed was a blood clot in his lung, Eric, an otherwise healthy Philadelphia Police Officer, husband, and father was told that he had colon cancer that had spread to his liver.
We are now in beginning the biggest fight of our lives-to beat cancer. Eric was diagnosed with Stage IV on October 4th, 2010, five days shy of our second wedding anniversary. On October 6th, he had part of his colon removed. On November 16th, he had part 1 of a liver resection. When they opened him up, they found more cancer then they anticipated and only cleared the left lobe. On November 29th, he began his six months of chemotherapy and preparation for part 2 of his liver resection.
Eric has determined that cancer WILL NOT beat him! He plans on participating in the Philadelphia March 2011 run. This man is a WARRIOR!!!!
How is Eric doing?
Unfortunately, Eric did pass away.