He has 4 brothers and 1 sister. SJ went to Drake University for Pharmacy in 1985. While there he studied harpsichord and Russian. In May of 1995, he was diagnosed with Testicular cancer with metastasis to the peritoneal lymph nodes. After the initial surgey, the standard chemo protocol was instituted four days later.
Doctors now monitor kidney function closely.
He is still has monthly visits with his oncologist for chest x-ray and blood work. SJ credits family, friends, and his faith in God for his recovery. Work has played an important part in his recovery as well, made SJ feel normal once again. He is a research pharmacist in veterinary medicine. This bubbly lad is like breath of fresh air.