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Charles E. Madison, 56, was diagnosed with Colon Cancer on January 28, 2003. He had been having problems for many months with incorrect diagnoses. By the time Charles was correctly diagnosed, the cancer had metastasized to his liver and lungs, with over 40 nodules on the lungs alone.

After a colon resection to remove the original tumor in his colon; we got a 1st opinion from a local doctor, 2nd opinion at Mayo Clinic, and 3rd opinion at Johns Hopkins, we chose Johns Hopkins for follow-on treatment. They were our choice because of their approach to treatment, their track record in treating colon cancer, the treatment options available, and the proximity to our home.

Charles has now undergone 2 months of chemotherapy treatment and we are happy to report that the results look positive. The cancer has stopped spreading and one of the pulmonary tumors has started to shrink. He also continues to have normal liver and lung funtion.
Through our faith and the many prayers and support of our family and friends all over the world, we have waged a personal war against Cancer with only a victory in mind. Charles has spent his life inspiring others through his work in Summer Youth Rowing Programs (he’s a master skuller) and continues to inspire others in his positive approach to fighting Cancer and living life in general.

We continue to look forward, but we appreciate each and every day that we have together even more than we did before. We have also learned what patience really is as well as learned to believe and let go when something is really out of your control and be persistent when it isn’t.

Thank you for your participation in fighting a disease that we still know so little about.
Kathy Madison (wife)