They Told Me It Was Cancer in the ER

An Army officer days away from pinning on Major and taking battalion command in Korea — then a routine trip to the gym ended in an ER where doctors whispered the word "cancer." In this segment of The Regular Guy Podcast, Jay Reeves walks us through his March 2022 stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, presumed to be caused by toxic burn pit exposure during his time in Iraq. Jay shares how the newly passed PACT Act meant he didn't have to fight for years to prove his claim, the two surgeries that followed, his continuity of care at Mayo Clinic — and the scans that have stayed stable ever since. This one is a rare thing in the burn pit conversation: a story of hope. If you or someone you know is dealing with toxic exposure, all hope is not lost. Gear up and support the show 👇 www.regularguysupply.com 00:00 A sensitive subject worth talking about 00:55 "This could be cancer" — the ER 02:00 Stage 4: intestines, lymph nodes, liver 02:46 The PACT Act had just become law 03:33 Two surgeries and a referral to Mayo Clinic 04:20 Stable ever since — a story of hope #BurnPits #PACTAct #VeteranHealth #Veterans #RegularGuyPodcast Subscribe for more real talk from regular guys who served.