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Mark Kageyama

My name is Mark Kageyama. I live in Southern California, USA. I am married, to my wonderful wife Beth, and I have two amazing daughters, Lisa and Tani. At the beginning of 2021, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, in my bones, prostate, and my lungs. I made a very important determination at the beginning of my journey: I will be healthy, I will survive, and I will be positive every day! I am so incredibly blessed to be able to open my eyes every day! I truly appreciate the simple things in life: being able to walk outside my front door, experience nature, and all of the amazing things that our planet has to offer! This year I have gone through numerous inhumane, invasive procedures including lung and bone scans and biopsies, MRIs, ultrasounds, chemotherapy, etc. I have a CaringBridge Site, where I share my cancer journey. This site has taken a tremendous burden off of me, as far as sharing my cancer journey with family and friends. I also started a YouTube channel called 2BYourOwnHero, to share my journey, as well as, and more importantly, I want to help people appreciate their life, appreciate their health, and embrace their opportunities. I figured that there wouldn't be many stage 4 cancer patients who would be willing to share their stories with the public. I talk about the cancer battle, positive attitude, gratitude, and many other subjects which I hope to inspire people with. Every other Thursday, at 9:00 AM PST, my friend Katie Gasparri and I put on a presentation called the "Cancer Conquering Community" on the Clubhouse app. We are forming a community of cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and concerned people who are interested in learning more about cancer. Please join us!

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How Cancer Strengthened My Love For My Family

"Caregiving is difficult, and in many cases very difficult. Sayen navigated this caregiving journey by giving of herself while giving her aunt love, compassion, and the absolute best care she could possibly give." ...

A Home Run For The Cancer Patient

"Bruce runs an enterprise called "Cancer Interviews".  I love talking sports with Bruce, and in this interview, we tie the cancer world to the world of Major League Baseball." ...

An Incredible Cancer Journey From Down Under

"Dane's story is incredible, but more incredible is the person that Dane is! After all that he has been through, I am truly mesmerized at his attitude, his spirit, and his beautiful presence!" ...

The Cancer Miracle

"Getting a positive cancer diagnosis is indeed life-altering and life-changing. It is critical to act and to move in a direction that is positive, along with acquiring a mindset of saving one's life." ...