I’m a little
late…but I didn’t want November to pass without taking about Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month.
During my time
at Nampa Police, Chad Register, a Caldwell Police Officer was going through treatment
for pancreatic cancer. Chad’s wife,
Diana, is a dispatcher with Nampa Police and was also one of my trainers. Sadly, Chad lost his battle a two years
ago. Diana has been working very hard to
keep his legacy alive and spread awareness for Pancreatic Cancer.
Just like
with any cancer, early detection is key.
And sadly, this type of cancer as a 95% mortality rate. It is one of the most deadly forms of
cancer.
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| Photo Credit: Diana Register |
We thought
my Dad had pancreatic cancer a few years ago.
Luckily, his cancer was a tumor at the junction of the pancreatic, small
intestine, and gallbladder. And
thankfully, Dad is still with us after his surgery and treatment. I hate to even think about how much worse it could
have been had it taken over more of the pancreas.
Diana
recently got our Governor to sign into effect that November 16th is James
“Chad” Register Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day for Idaho. This comes just one day after World
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, which is November 15th.
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| Photo Credit: Diana Register |
Diana sent
out word to rally the troops and we all came out to support her and her
daughter. Our local coffee shop, Dutch
Bros, also did an event to raise money and awareness. It was a really great two days of celebrating
an incredible man.
Chad badge
number was 149 and #IAM149 is the organization Diana founded. For more information, visit their website.
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