""My initial response was, 'Are you freaking kidding me right now?,' I just had so much going on. I was like, 'I don't have time for cancer right now!'""
"Allmon-Jackson's diagnosis was a complete shock. The 35-year-old signed up for a half-marathon, of course he felt fine!""
"Every cycle lasts three weeks and invites a plethora of painful side effects. For Allmon-Jackson, the worst part is the impact that chemo has on his skin.""
"Race day this month coincided with the last day of Allmon-Jackson's chemo cycle. When he woke up, the worst he felt was a little neuropathy in his extremities.""
Brandon Allmon-Jackson, a Broadway stage manager and athlete, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in December. Despite the shock of his diagnosis, he remained determined to continue his training for the New York City half-marathon. The chemotherapy treatment brought painful side effects, including extreme sensitivity to cold and skin issues. On race day, coinciding with the end of his chemo cycle, he managed to participate, demonstrating resilience and commitment to his passion for running.
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