Diagnosis & Treatment

CANCER TYPE
Glioblastoma
AGE DIAGNOSED
28
Medical Center
University of Kansas Health System - KS, Hoag Memorial Hospital - CA, MD Anderson - TX
Surgeon
Dr. Roukoz Chamoun - Kansas City, KS
Oncologist
Dr. Amandeep Kalra - Kansas City, MO
Clinical Trials
Medical Treatment
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Gamma knife
Surgery
Details of Treatment
Chemo and Optune for 2 years, 35 radiation sessions, and the Gamma Knife procedure.
Medication During Treatment
Depakote, Keppra, TMZ (Temozolomide, Temodar)
Alternative Therapies During Treatment
Cannabis
Exercise
Positive Thinking
WHAT CANCER TAUGHT ME
Cancer made me a better husband, friend, and family member. It gave me the opportunity to dedicate my life to something truly meaningful.
Supplements
WHAt helped me during treatment
Favorite Quote
If I’m rare enough to get it I’m rare enough to beat it. F*CK CANCER.
Advice for Others
Don’t use Google and don’t subscribe to what they say. This is your fight. I'm living a life that they told me I never would.

My Story

DJ Stewart is featured in Ryan Lovell’s short award-winning documentary, “Rare Enough.” DJ, from Kansas City, was diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer in May of 2019. Watch how DJ’s unwavering attitude, close friendships and support from his local skate community helped him defy the odds and keep on pushing.

DJ was also featured on the popular podcast Hawk vs. Wolf. Watch his interview with Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis as he shares his uncensored story of consecutive cancer diagnoses and his fight for survival through treatments, skating, family and support.

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