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Climbing the world’s tallest peaks despite deadly prostate cancer diagnosis

Family of mountain climbers conquering Aconcagua

Determined to "live while he's alive," Joe Boardman has been climbing peaks in Mexico and Argentina. With only a handful of years left, he's creating a lasting legacy and handling sorrow with grace.

“They say that I have four to six years and I’ve used up two. Then, I’ll be dead.”

You might expect someone with such a bleak prognosis to give up. Some days, Joe does indeed feel like surrendering to hopelessness. But, with the help of his wife and son, his deep faith and a team of dedicated doctors, he is making the most of the precious time he has left.

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Source: Katie Kerwin McCrimmon - UCHealth

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