HunterSeven Foundation

As of this morning, the HunterSeven Foundation has twenty post-9/11 #SpecialOperators in the pipeline requesting medical and cancer-specific screenings. And while twenty may not seem like a lot, the cost is more than $34,000. HunterSeven supports ALL post-9/11 era veterans, not just #SpecialForces. We must keep in mind that resources are limited for conventional, non-SOF personnel. In turn, we want to make sure those operators are supported nonetheless. Through our programs, we've identified that a majority of these cancers and medical illnesses can be avoided, and many of these deaths could have been PREVENTED. In turn, these shirts bear the names of post-9/11 special operators who bravely battled cancer but are sadly no longer with us. It is our way to continue honoring their legacy and service while also continuing to serve and support their brothers and sisters in arms. These limited-edition shirts, of which only 500 were made, are accompanied by a few hundred PVC patches to support this initiative. We aim to cover at least 12 of these Special Operators. The shirts can be ordered here: https://lnkd.in/etK3f9Pt Of the (20), we have the following standing by in the pipeline: - (2) Navy SWCC - (1) Navy EOD attached to NSW - (10) Navy SEALs - (3) Army Rangers - (1) Army SOAR Pilot - (3) Army Green Berets If you are interested in sponsoring a screening for one of these special operators, you can make a tax-deductible donation at www.HunterSeven.org/Donate and write the operator you'd like your donation to be used for in the "In honor of" box. Thank you and remember, Humans ARE more important than hardware.

How we choose to #FightCancer ・・・ Reposted from The Jab Lab, Aesthetics and Wellness “Navy EOD and SOF Veteran, Roy Sedano was diagnosed with glioma brain cancer. We have been working with HunterSeven Foundation doing weekly IV vitamin infusions treatments for him. His own words: “I have never felt better than I have the past two weeks.” His workouts have gotten easier and he’s experienced an increase in energy. We are honored to be working with HunterSeven Foundation treating multiple post-9/11 veterans affected by cancer. Please help support HunterSeven Foundation, as all the donations go to directly helping veterans with cancers and multiple other illnesses thought to be from the environmental hazards we are exposed to. Right now they are selling their “F*CK CANCER” T-shirts where all proceeds will go towards helping veterans affected by these illnesses with their health care needs. Visit https://lnkd.in/eTvcE7YK 🙏🏽. ______________ HunterSeven Foundation is HONORED to support Navy EOD and SOF veteran, Roy Sedano and supporting a #SDVOSB (service-disabled, veteran-owned small business) with the The Jab Lab, Aesthetics and Wellness - Navy veterans and Nurses Erin M. Eickhoff and Domenique Selby are doing an incredible job caring for those who serve using the proactive, preventative-based upstream approach. IV Vitamin Therapy in addition to near infrared/red-light therapy, oxygenation, and supplementation to assist in cancer treatment recovery and healing 🧠🇺🇸 #BrainCancer #EOD #FunctionalMedicine

"This is my husband, SPC (ret.) Dylan Head. He is now 28 years old and served as a Combat Engineer. Last year, he was medically retired from the Army. He was an exceptional soldier who planned to serve 20+ years. We reside in El Paso, TX, because his last duty station was Fort Bliss with Old Ironsides. In March of 2022, Dylan began experiencing double vision; he was sent to an optometrist who prescribed glasses... but his issues continued. He began suffering from debilitating migraines, and despite repeat visits to several military providers, his symptoms were chalked up to Post-Traumatic Stress and mental health. I knew it wasn't that; I know my husband. I pushed for a second opinion, and we went off the post to see a civilian optometrist. Dylan was told he had optic disc swelling and was sent to the closest ER for an emergency evaluation. Imaging of his brain showed a tumor the size of a peach in his left temporal lobe. He was admitted to the Neurological Intensive Care Unit for 11 days. His emergency craniotomy was successful; the entire tumor was removed. He was subsequently diagnosed with Astrocytoma (Grade 4) Terminal Brain Cancer at 26 years old..." __________ He has severe seizures, significant pain, hearing loss, nerve pain, double vision, and numbness. He has gone through rounds of chemoradiation, traveling back and forth to MD Anderson in Houston, TX. Financially, this has been draining, exhausting all our savings. His symptoms require my constant assistance and supervision. His father passed as a result of cancer, and his mother isn't able to assist, nor is she local. Despite the prognosis, Dylan faces each day with courage and optimism, maintaining his compassionate nature. Alongside his dedication to helping animals and those in need, we care for six animals ourselves. Dylan remains an inspiration, embodying the soldier mentality in every aspect of his life post-Army. We have long admired your foundation and proudly wear the shirts we've purchased, including the new F*ck Cancer shirt that I recently got for Dylan. His story is one of resilience and hope..." ________ HunterSeven Foundation is HONORED to assist Dylan and his wife, Destiny, with copayments, treatments, and travel assistance. This is the WHY we do what we do. You are not alone, Dylan.

Navy Senior Chief Roy Sedano served 23 years before retiring. His extensive career as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (#EOD) technician saw him attached to multiple Special Operations teams, including SEAL Teams 3, 5, and 7. These assignments took him to some of the most dangerous places and combat zones worldwide, providing him with a wealth of experience handling high-pressure, life-threatening situations. Throughout his career, Roy disarmed approximately 150 bombs. However, he never expected to face a similar hidden threat at home. During a deployment, Roy broke his nose in a rocket attack. This injury led to further medical evaluations, which revealed a large, baseball-sized tumor in his brain. This incidental finding led to the diagnosis of glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain cancer. Roy’s case is not isolated, as other EOD technicians have also been diagnosed with brain cancer. Studies show a correlation between moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries and an increased risk of brain cancers. Roy highlights the importance of prevention-based screenings and early cancer detection in military veterans. His diagnosis was only possible due to the imaging studies conducted after his nose injury. As yesterday was #Glioblastoma Awareness Day, we are honored to assist Roy in his fight against brain cancer through near-infrared light therapy, high-dose vitamin infusion therapies through #VeteranOwned The Jab Lab, Aesthetics and Wellness, and any other support he may need along the way. 🧠

After 20+ years in the #MarineCorps with nine combat deployments, Chris began living his civilian life when a pain crept up on him that he knew wasn’t the normal. His providers brushed him off, he fought for answers. Stage IV metastatic #ColonCancer that has traveled up to his liver. He fought cancer head-on. He refused to quit, refused to let chemotherapy stop him. He was told that his cancer is currently non-detectable in his colon, but he will need a new liver. And before he would be placed on the donor registry, his cancer antigens needed to be near none. The other option, was a living donor. Our team jumped in and registered through UCSD for Chris, easy day. We received phone calls and the woman on the line said… “It is incredible how many living donors have stepped up to support Chris, I’ve never seen this before…” We explained to her the man Chris is, and why there is no one more deserving, she was nearly in tears. Needless to say, we will be getting Chris that liver. This is what keeps us going, warriors like. 🇺🇸 Shirt —> www.H7Fstore.com

Yesterday marked two years, that husband, and father of three little girls passed away. In fact, Mike took his last breath on earth at 20:13, at 44 years old in his wife, Mandi’s arms. CW4 Michael Harris served over 25 years in the United States Army, serving in both pre-and post-9/11 eras as an enlisted soldier as well as a commissioned warrant officer. Serving 12 years as a combat engineer and nearly 14 years as an attack / gunship pilot, CW4 Harris accumulated over 59 months overseas during eight different combat deployments; deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. During his career, CW4 Harris was physically fit, exceeding established fitness standards, always maintained flight status, and lived an otherwise healthy life. During a routine flight physical in December 2021, CW4 Harris was noted to have abnormal bloodwork and was said to return for repeated levels in mid-January where he continued to show abnormally low. He had been experiencing mild fatigue but otherwise, he had no complaints. A hematology referral was placed, and a bone marrow biopsy provided CW4 Harris with an official diagnosis of acute myeloid #leukemia on January 28, 2022. An odd diagnosis for a man like Mike. Seven months… But Mike was more than just a badass #SpecialOperations Pilot, he was a proud #GirlDad - he was always smiling when he was with his family. Mike stayed in the fight and fought with a smile on his face until his last breath. NIGHTSTALKERS DON’T QUIT 🇺🇸🧡 ➡️ In honor of Mike, consider making a lifesaving blood or bone marrow donation for others fighting #BloodCancer - learn more and sign up by texting HUNTER7 to 61474.

Abraham “Abe” Panjic should've been celebrating the 4th with his wife, Meredith, and his children today at their farm surrounded by goats and chickens and just living the #American dream. Like most of us who have chosen a path of service, Abe believed in continuing to serve after leaving the Army. A man with a huge heart, a man who proudly fought in the early years of the Iraq War, and a man who would give you the shirt off his back and the last dollar in his pocket. Abe firmly believed that no one knows your body better than yourself. While this young, otherwise healthy man was not what we picture when we hear “cancer,” his care team listened to his concerning symptoms. On February 6, 2019, Abe and Meredith were given the news that he had a rare form of #Rhabdomyosarcoma Meredith and Abe made trips back and forth from Alabama to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas to receive the most advanced and accurate care for the football-sized cancer mass growing inside of his body. Abe didn’t complain; he didn’t back down. Instead, he fought. Independence Day is a proud day that our nation's best and most brave earned. For veterans like Abe, this day symbolizes not only our country's hard-won freedoms but also our hard-fought battles. Abe passed away three years ago after a valiant battle with cancer - #IndependenceDay The Fourth of July, is a beacon of #liberty shining brightly over a vast landscape of the greatest nation in the world. We ask that you honor and remember Abe and those like him who have served their country with honor and made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of #Freedom 

Never Forgotten. No matter where, no matter when, no matter how, and no matter why… you are always with us 🇺🇸❤️

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in hypogonadal (low testosterone) men has been linked to a significant decrease… DECREASE, in overall prostate cancer risk. Specifically, these men experience a more than 50% reduction in localized prostate cancer incidence, and it may lower the incidence of late-stage metastatic prostate cancer. Despite a lower risk of prostate cancer diagnoses and related mortality compared to the general population, provider concerns persist regarding TRT’s impact on prostate health, and here is why: TRT initially elevates prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, potentially triggering anxiety and unnecessary prostate biopsies that may detect low-grade prostate cancer with minimal clinical significance. However, PSA levels in those with low testosterone are lower than average to begin with. So, while it may look like there is a significant increase, in actuality, it is increasing to normalcy. Why is this important? Low testosterone in post-9/11 military veterans is seemingly becoming more and more common. This trend can increase due to several factors related to a veteran’s service and experiences - traumatic brain injuries, exposures to environmental hazards and carcinogens, chronic stressors, and commonly prescribed medications. The symptoms that make hormonal dysfunction so dangerous, more dangerous than an elevated PSA, are those that often overlap and co-occur in those with depression. Increased anxiety, worsening fatigue, brain fog, low sex drive, and irritability, to name a few. When dealing with these symptoms for months to years at a time can make living quite tricky. Review the clinical trial results and publications: - https://lnkd.in/eqdnVWNt - https://lnkd.in/e2Bih8kR

🇺🇸 #FLAGDAY - What does it mean to you? Freedom. Camaraderie. Sacrifice. Unwavering Dedication. Commitment. Grief. Prosperity. Safety. Honor. and Hope. For Love of Country 🇺🇸