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Episode 15 - "It's Bigger Than Me" the Power of Faith, Family, and Friends with Terry Tucker
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From college basketball player, to corporate employee, to SWAT hostage negotiator, to high school basketball coach, Terry Tucker has lived a lot of experiences in his life. But 11 years ago Terry's life changed forever. "Terry, in my 25 years as a doctor, I've never seen this form of cancer," Terry's friend and podiatrist said. "You have a rare form of melanoma." Back then, melanoma was a death sentence. He was given only two years to live. Again, that was 11 years ago. "I look back on my life and say, Okay. When I was young, I felt my purpose was athletics to play sports. And then as an adult to be in law enforcement, that was another purpose," Tucker says. "And now in all honesty I'm probably coming towards the end of my life. My purpose has changed again to put as much goodness, positivity, love, motivation, back into the world. So I think your purpose can change over life. You can have multiple purposes." For nearly five years, Terry's life was a rollercoaster of agony and determination. He endured weekly injections of Interferon, a treatment notorious for its debilitating flu-like side effects. Yet, Terry persisted, firmly believing that this was the battle he had to fight. But the adversary was relentless. Cancer returned, forcing Terry to make a life-altering choice. He made the difficult decision to amputate his left foot, hoping it would put an end to the relentless disease. But the cancer continued its advance, ultimately leading to the amputation of Terry's left leg above the knee. Amid the turmoil, Terry discovered tumors in his lungs. The battle has seemed never-ending, yet he's clung to hope. For three more grueling years, Terry has continued treatment, uncertain of the future that awaits him. "It's bigger than me. This isn't just about me," Terry says. "If it were about me, I would have quit a long time ago." Through this journey, Terry has undergone a profound transformation in his perspective on life. He learned to cherish each day as a precious gift. Sometimes, the most significant victories were as simple as getting out of bed and making it to the couch. Terry has drawn strength from three pillars: his faith in God, the love of his family, and the unwavering support of his friends. Never has he pointed fingers at God, choosing instead to believe that this odyssey was meant to refine him. Inspired by his own journey, Terry felt compelled to share his story through a book, Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life. His motive was not riches or fame but to inspire others to find their inner strength. He believes that every individual possesses unique gifts and talents, and their mission should be to uncover and share them with the world. Today, Terry Tucker continues his battle against cancer, participating in a clinical trial drug that may not save his own life but carries the promise of benefiting others in the future. "So if I can bring goodness, if I can bring positivity, if I can bring motivation, I can bring love into your world in a service capacity...I want to be able to serve other people," Terry says.
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