Ruby Bock was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer three years ago at the age of 42, after she experienced a debilitating stomachache one day
According to the American Association for Cancer Research, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., behind only lung cancer. But doctors say many cases are preventable by colonoscopy screening to detect any precancerous polyps or to detect the cancer at early stages.
She was diagnosed three years ago at the age of 42, after she experienced a debilitating stomachache one day. She went through rounds of tests and a biopsy. And then, while on duty, her doctor called with the bad news.Since then, life has changed drastically at home with her wife and two kids. She receives rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Bock is determined to fight the cancer and get better. In fact, over the summer, she plans to check into a three-week holistic program in Mexico called"Hope 4 Cancer." The Peace Officers Research Association is helping her raise money since insurance doesn’t cover it.“I’ve written letters to my kids just so that they would remember," Bock said."Writing those letters, I mean, it was hard. But I just wanted them to know how like proud I am of them and how happy they’ve made me.