Marine documents battle cancer in series of short videos with provocative title ‘F--k Cancer’

Mark Fayloga got to fight with cancer, but cancer didn’t know Fayloga is a Marine. At a gym Fayloga, on the day after Thanksgiving, he began having severe breathing issues and was ultimately diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system.

The Reserve staff sergeant has now decided to document his fight with the disease in a series of short videos. The series will have a provoking title ‘F--k Cancer’.

Fayloga works with the office of Marine Corps communications as director of digital engagement He said that when he was deciding the name, his cousin texted him to name the series: 'F--k Cancer,' because f--k cancer!’

On Monday, he uploaded the first video in the series on Facebook and YouTube with a motive to help keep his loved ones informed. The video features footage from the office of doctor when got his diagnosis and a touching phone call, wherein he is informing his mom about the cancer.

However, in typical Marine fashion, the video is also packed with dark humor, which Fayloga credited for helping him through last month. In the video he said that ‘it's only going to get darker from here’.

Thereafter, Fayloga joked about quickly he got the realization that he can get away with much more when he reminded the people around regarding cancer. Following video shots showed him moving out of work assignments, consuming the only last cupcake present on a plate, and cheating at Scrabble game.

Fayloga mentioned that he was overwhelmed by the supportive messages and wishes he has received since posting his video.