Dr Cecilio Eck Shares Hope One Year After Cancer Diagnosis

Despite receiving a prognosis of just six months to two years from three oncologists, Dr Cecilio Eck remains in the fight and, by his own account, is “feeling much better.”

It has been one year since Dr Eck was diagnosed with stage 4 biliary tract cancer, and today, he gave a video update. He confirmed he has undergone radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy over the past year. “All of those who contributed to my care, and to all of those who gave me well wishes, and to all of those who prayed for me, thank you so much,” he said.

He is now preparing for the next step in his journey, which is a shoulder reconstruction surgery scheduled for 18 July. “My next stop in this journey is to do a shoulder reconstruction surgery, which has been provided to me free of cost by World Paediatrics and the Milagros Team in Richmond, Virginia,” he added.

A GoFundMe account remains active for anyone who is willing to contribute towards Dr Eck’s recovery fund.