My name is Jacob, and I am 36 years old. I am married (Betsy), and almost 3 years ago our little buddy, Tate, made his debut into the world. A little over 5 months ago, I began searching for answers to a growing pain in my stomach. At 36 years old, I finally found some answers and have been diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. My fight began February 15, 2019 with my first chemo treatment. I will be receiving 3 different chemo medications, 2 through a port and 1 through a pill. I will have 8 treatment rounds which will be 3 weeks apart. However, I have been told that I will receive chemo for the rest of my life, in some way, shape, or form.&nbsp; Because of the nature of my treatment, I will not be able to work full time, and I will be responsible for 30% of treatment costs. This has been overwhelming for my family, and I am just hoping to help alleviate this burden for them. Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement. Thank you for your prayers!

Jacob Vickers

Update: My Story – by Catharine Brannan