Stephen Garcia cancer diagnosis: What to know about former South Carolina QB's battle with Stage 4 colon cancer

Stephen Garcia cancer diagnosis: What to know about former South Carolina QB's battle with Stage 4 colon cancer originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Stephen Garcia announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Garcia shared his diagnosis on Facebook . He also called for increased awareness about the disease and noted that his doctors are "confident we can beat this. " From 2008-11, Garcia was South Carolina's starting quarterback, throwing for over 7,000 yards in his college career.

Here's what Garcia shared about his cancer diagnosis as well as what to know about the outlook. Stephen Garcia cancer diagnosis On Thursday, Garcia shared a Facebook post that said he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. "Wasn’t overly excited to share this news but it is what it is.

We have a great team of doctors and staff that’s confident we can beat this! It’s the only option," Garcia wrote. "If there’s one lesson to be learned, get checked and don’t be afraid to visit the doctors office when you don’t feel 100%.