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MATT O.

24 (AT THE TIME)

CLEVELAND, OH

STAGE 3C

In August of 2016 at the age of 24 the doctors discovered an 11cm tumor in my small intestine, which turned out to be Stage 3C Testicular Cancer. I was immediately put on 5 rounds of BEP. 6 months
 
 Later by the age of 25 I had an 11 hour surgery to remove my tumor causing my body to shut down and go into a 2 week coma. I suffered complete kidney and liver failure, went into cardiac arrest, was in the ICU for over 40 days in the hospital for 53, and had 5 surgeries to drain 7 liters of fluid out of my stomach.
 
From being a healthy 185lb personal trainer I dropped to 110 lbs in 8 months having to learn to walk and relive my entire life again. 
 
Fast forward 3.5 years later through Faith, Support and Dedication. I am now Cancer Free, weigh 185lbs and helping others overcome the mental, physical and emotional struggles in their life and find their purpose in the process.