Dylan Strong was created to support Dylan’s fight against Stage 4 colorectal cancer and share the story of two people juggling a terminal illness while squeezing a lifetime of love into now.
This space exists to raise funds, spread awareness, and advocate our asses off.
Treatment Update: BOLD Steps Forward
After Round 15, we received news no one ever wants to hear. Dylan’s post-treatment CT scan showed progression—particularly in his left lung—and his oncologist confirmed that the chemotherapy was no longer effective.
It was a hard moment. But just as one door closed, another opened.
Dylan was identified as a potential candidate for a Phase II clinical trial at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre—one of only 120 spots available worldwide for a promising treatment known as BOLD-100.
After several hospital visits downtown, extensive testing, and (many) pokes and prods, we were so fucking relieved to learn Dylan was accepted into the trial!
On Monday, June 10th, he officially began his new treatment. He received the first dose of BOLD-100 combined with the second line of chemotherapy regimen FOLFOX.
Stage Four
Colorectal, Metastasized to Abdomen & Lungs
Chemotherapy
21 Rounds & Counting
Diagnosed at 39
Male with a Family History
Ontario, Canada
Highlighting what Healthcare Looks Like
Fighting Like Hell to Make Every Moment Count.
In the summer of 2024, Dylan was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 colorectal cancer after months of his symptoms being dismissed by walk-in clinics, the ER, and his now-nonexistent family doctor. It was only discovered as a result of a freak car accident (talk about a long day).
He’s an IT pro, a Jays and Leafs fan, life time gamer, puzzle solver, music enthusiast, dog dad, and the love of Alexandria’s life.
Ways to Support
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Life doesn’t pause for cancer. Rent, insurance, groceries, medication—they all still show up, even when one of us can’t work.
Your donation helps Dylan focus on fighting, not finances.
Every bit makes a difference.
Fundraising Events
From BBQs and plant sales to volleyball tournaments and trivia nights, we’re doing everything we can to raise what we need while still living our life.
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We need our village. Schedule a visit (if you're not sick). Stay for a tea. Bring a meal and hang out for a bit. Send a voice note, a meme, or a playlist.
The love we feel from our people keeps us going.
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I told them I was scared it was cancer.
They told me to wait 30 more days.
Dylan had symptoms. He had a family history. But he was still dismissed by walk-in clinics, ER doctors, and a now-nonexistent family doctor. It wasn’t until a freak car accident that scans finally revealed Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
An ER doctor looked him in the eye and told us the system was broken—and he was a product of that.
The worst part? His story isn’t unique.
Once we entered the oncology world, we learned cancer among young people is rising fast—but screening availability and education are stuck decades behind. Screening, especially with a family history, should be standard. It’s not.
And getting sick in Ontario in 2025? It’s expensive. Like all things that sound too good to be true, “free” healthcare often isn’t.
We don’t want anyone else to go through this. So we’re using our voices—and this platform—to start the conversation.