Colton’s Story

Site created on December 29, 2018

Welcome to Colton's  CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support, prayers and words of encouragement.  Thank you for visiting.




On Monday, December 24th, 2018, Colton along with his mom, Christine Tupy, and dad, Tim Tupy, met with Dr. Vilmarie Rodriguez, Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. At this appointment Colton was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a cancer that attacks your lymphatic system, which is a part of your immune system.  Colton's Hodgkin's lymphoma is in various lymph nodes through out his body, bones, including legs, and in his bone marrow. The Pediatric Mayo Oncology team began working on Colton's treatment plan quickly. He retuned to St. Mary's in Rochester on December 26th for multiple procedures to test is lungs and heart. Prior to learning about the diagnoses Colton had gone through multiple biopsies, scans and procedures . On December 27th, 2018 Colton returned St. Mary's for another CT scan and for an Oncologist appointment where the treatment plan was finalized. Colton was admitted into St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday evening following his oncologist appointment. On Friday December 28th, Colton had his port-a-cath placed. A port-a-cath is an implanted central line where he will receive his chemotherapy through. Later that day he would receive his first five chemotherapy medications. Colton will remain in the hospital until his first cycle of chemotherapy has been completed. Colton has been tolerating his treatments well so far. During his entire hospitalization, his mom and dad have not left his side. Colton will be having multiple cycles of chemotherapy as a part of his treatment plan.

Colton and his family has received multiple phone calls, messages and texts sending Colton prayer, love,  and support. Thank you so much for reaching out and voicing your thoughts to Colton and his family. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated, at this time the family will not be excepting prepared meals due Colton's impaired immune system.  It is also very important for Colton and people around him to practice good hang hygiene, cough etiquette and not visiting if feeling even slightly ill.




A little about Colton...

Colton is a 16 year old boy, currently in his sophomore year at New Prague High School.  He is an avid concertina player, which he has his own band, Colton Tupy and the Sand Creek Connection.  He loves spending time with his dad, Tim, working on the semi, going hauling in the truck and working in the shop. Colton also loves to spend time fishing, riding his 4-wheeler and spending time with family and friends. Colton is a kind, easy to love young man. His humor and smile can easily lift anyone’s spirits. Colton is a strong guy and ready to kick CANCER'S BUTT! Keep the positive thoughts, prayers and healing vibes to Colton. He will fight as hard as he can because losing is not an option!

Newest Update

Colton’s update

Journal entry by Elyse Sticha —

Colton was able to finish out 10th grade at New Prague High School at the end of May. He had gone back to school in April. Prior to going back he was enrolled in a home bound program. Teachers came out to the house 2-3 times a week. He finished will all A & B grades.   

May 17th Colton had his last radiation treatment. He went through 14 treatments  down in Rochester at St. Mary’s Hospital. His medical team was so proud of him when he walked out they stood and clapped for him. Mom was able to get a picture with Colton and all of them as well.  

At Colton’s last oncology appointment, Colton was told he is now in remission. He is to follow up at Mayo in a Rochester in 3 months for a check up, blood work and scans. 

We thank you all for the continued prayers and kind words to Colton. God bless. 
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