NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough County
Former Jefferson High School quarterback Stephen Garcia schedules surgery following cancer treatment
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Former quarterback Stephen Garcia is preparing for surgery next month after completing a course of chemotherapy and pelvic radiation for stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
This update provides information on the health status of a local public figure and notes an upcoming fundraising event for his foundation.
Key Facts
- Stephen Garcia has completed chemotherapy and pelvic radiation treatments.
- Stephen Garcia is diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
- Stephen Garcia is scheduled for surgery next month.
- Stephen Garcia is associated with a foundation that is currently organizing a fundraiser.
Who's Mentioned
other38“Current age of Stephen Garcia.”PersonStephen Garcia“Former Jefferson High School and University of South Carolina quarterback curren”locationJefferson High School“High school attended by Stephen Garcia.”locationUniversity of South Carolina“University attended by Stephen Garcia.”OrganizationQuarterback Your Health“Non-profit organization founded by Stephen Garcia to advocate for cancer screeni”other45“Age at which medical guidelines typically recommend routine colonoscopies.”locationHilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway“Venue for the inaugural gala.”