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“ Huntsman Cancer Institute in general is a godsend,” Rob says.“ I wouldn’ t be alive and a whole mess of other people wouldn’ t be alive without it.”
Rob once asked Dr. Akerley if he would always be considered stage 4.
“ You’ ll always carry that diagnosis,” Dr. Akerley explained,“ but it’ s no longer a death sentence.” Thanks to years of treatment and close monitoring, Rob reached a major milestone in March 2025: five years without signs of lung cancer. Dr. Akerley officially declared him lung cancer-free.
When he reflects on the last 10 years, Rob sees a crazy journey that has, in some aspects, changed his life for the better. He will forever be grateful for the care he received from Dr. Akerley.
“ I’ m glad that I ' m still alive to see him retire,” Rob says.“ I ' m sad to see him retire, but at the same time, I want to see him enjoy his family. I am so thankful that he was there and helped me to have more time with my family.”
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