CIO Cris Ross Shares His Inspiring Cancer Journey and Treatment Choices
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Cris Ross, Mayo Clinic's chief information officer, shares his personal experience with cancer in a narrative detailing his diagnosis in January 2021, which revealed a tumor after an initial clear colonoscopy. This marked a recurrence of cancer nearly two years post-remission, prompting Ross to refocus his treatment intentions and assist others with similar challenges. Engaged in his care, he faced significant treatment decisions, particularly regarding the avoidance of an ostomy, and opted for a regimen of chemotherapy, radiation—favoring proton therapy—and ultimately a complex 16-hour surgery, with hopes of minimizing damage during treatment.
