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Brandon Clayton
Brandon Clayton survived sarcoma three years ago. He graduated in 2007 from Texas A&M with a degree in Environmental Studies. In his own words:
"When
I was first diagnosed with cancer, I thought I had my life mapped out for
me. I just finished a very successful 4 years of high school and was
ready to take on the challenge of college. I couldn't wait for the
opportunity to move away from home and grow as a person. My parents
were spending the summer in Yellowstone National Park. They both had
summer jobs there. I was excited to spend my summer working 3 jobs
and visiting with my friends. I discovered the tumor on my arm while
watching TV. My uncle just died from cancer 2 years ago. My
grandmother is also a breast cancer survivor. Our family is no
stranger to the word CANCER. After a biopsy, it was found that I had
Sarcoma and it was a high grade. I had surgery. I was pretty much in
shock during the first few weeks. I started thinking about things
that I haven't thought about in a long time or maybe not even at all.
I started questioning my relationship with God and started praying quite a
bit. My mother had a motto that she told anyone who called or came
to visit, 'Don't come or call if you don't have positive thoughts.'
I truly believe that positive attitude is what got me through this tough
time in my life. I wake up everyday and thank the Lord for my
life and for my family. I am feeling great now, and can't wait for
the next motorcycle racing season to begin again!. My family is not
financially well set and I have to have a part time job to be able to
attend college. I am very fortunate to have Cancer Survivors' Fund on my
side for giving me financial support and counseling."
