This is part four in a series of reports sharing his personal experiences and thoughts about his battle.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Certain realities settle in when you battle cancer. News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to share his journey with you and takes you to his first day of chemo – a day the fight began in earnest. He also shares the conversation with his oncologist. Dr. Telivala didn’t mince words and laid everything on the line.
See how Bruce continues fighting cancer on his terms. It’s an effort to help those of you battling cancer navigate your journey with less anxiety and fear and instead a sense of self-confidence.
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