Former SC QB Stephen Garcia Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer

Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia, 38, announced on Wednesday via social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer and has begun aggressive chemotherapy treatment.

Garcia shared the news in a Facebook post after several days in the emergency room followed by MRIs and CT scans. His wife, Masha Garcia, established a GoFundMe page to help cover medical expenses, which notes that doctors selected FOLFIRINOX, described as the most aggressive chemotherapy regimen available. The page states that Garcia will consult liver and colon surgeons after initial rounds to plan further steps. As of Thursday, the fundraiser had raised over $150,000 toward a $250,000 goal, with Masha Garcia writing that every message and donation reminds her husband he is not alone in the fight.

"Wasnt overly excited to share this news but it is what it is," Garcia wrote. "We have a great team of doctors and staff thats confident we can beat this! Its the only option." He urged others to seek medical attention promptly, adding, "If theres one lesson to be learned, get checked and dont be afraid to visit the doctors office when you dont feel 100." In a follow-up post, Garcia...