Help Chris Beat Cancer!

On Tuesday, February 28, Chris Malloy was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer. On Friday, March 10, doctors discovered the cancer has metastasized to his liver. The diagnosis of stage 4 adenocarcinoma was devastating.

Chris began the first part of treatment on March 13. The chemo is given in 2 week cycles and is planned for 8 weeks. Next he must go in for radiation Monday through Friday at which point the chemo will be on a pump that runs seven days a week - this will last for 6 weeks. Following this is surgery for the rectal and liver masses, and more chemo for an undetermined amount of time. At each step of treatment doctors will reassess the plan. The cancer’s response will determine if the plan needs to change.

The side effects from this treatment are such that Chris will not be able to work at full capacity, if at all. This diagnosis comes at a transitional time for the Malloy family, as Chris was starting a new job. He had resigned from his current job and cannot begin his new one yet.

As many of you know, Chris has a wife and three young daughters. For those of you who do not know Chris personally, he is a kind man with a huge heart who cares deeply for his family, friends, and patients. He is a thoughtful and fun father, a loving husband, and a generous friend.

At a time when there is so much uncertainty in the world, let us take this chance together as a community to rally around this family and show our support. Will you please help us?