Precision Integrative Medicine

04/23/2026

April 23, 2026
💜375 days since diagnosis of metastatic testicular cancer

Today his chemo chest port was removed, signaling the official end of treatment.

The past year has been challenging to say the least. The conversations we had to have and the realities that we had to face, I would not wish on anyone. One takeaway for me is that metastatic cancer is a much different beast than an initial diagnosis.

The reality of cancer is it numbs you, even making milestones like today difficult to comprehend. It is also somewhat bittersweet, as I pray everyone fighting this battle has the same outcome. We have so many friends and family in various stages of diagnosis and recovery.

This journey is not over for us, we are simply closing one book (it’s bigger than a chapter 😉) and opening the next one as we enter remission making our way toward the five year survivorship…for a second time.

We are entering this next phase with optimism and with keen awareness that every day is significant on this journey.

Thank you for the prayers, well wishes, and support.

Words cannot express what we have been through and how it feels to know that so many people were cheering for him and for us.

We are grateful.
💜Shauna

04/16/2026

The news we’ve been praying for: remission. A major milestone to being cancer free, which will require five years of surveillance.

Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. Thank you to everyone who has walked this road with us through prayers, messages, and support.

And during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, this news means even more. Early detection matters.

04/06/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month. Firemen, like Dr. Vaughan are twice as likely to get it and this recent diagnosis was a recurrence of it for him. Gentlemen, please be diligent if you notice any lumps, swelling, pain, or other changes in your testicles and get to a urologist ASAP.

Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today, and the risk for testicular cancer is 2.02% higher than the rest of the population (100% or twice the risk). Dustin (retired fireman) was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2018 and then in 2025 he was diagnosed with a recurrence which had a 0.25% chance of happening. It's easy to think it won't happen to you or your loved ones, but the reality is a stark one for firefighters.

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

Great news! See caption in the post below. ☺️

01/02/2026

With so many colds and flus going around, here is a quick reminder of Dr. Vaughan’s illness protocol.

01/01/2026

Wishing you a happy, healthy new year!

01/01/2026

Shauna wrote a recap of the journey with cancer this year and included some words of advice for those going through it as patients, caregivers, and advocates. Cheers to 2026!

What navigating my husband's cancer recurrence taught me about choice, hope, and resilience beyond the standard path.

12/31/2025

Dr. Vaughan is in the homestretch for chemo! We’re not sure yet what next steps will be after chemo, but we will keep you posted.

💜Today Dustin started chemo round 4 of 4, after a delay when last week’s labs revealed his platelets were too low. He’s doing well, feeling good, and is VERY much looking forward to having this behind him.
🔔He will ring the bell when he leaves the hospital later this week. If you would like to send him a video message to be included in a montage, please send it via DM or post it to the Dropbox in the comments.

12/17/2025

Let’s SURPRISE Dr. Vaughan!
Next week he will complete his fourth and final chemo treatment. Shauna is going to surprise him with video message from the community. Submit your brief video clip to the Dropbox in this post. Clips will be assembled into one final video for him. Remember: IT’S A SURPRISE!

Shared with Dropbox

10/10/2025

There is a fun new mini golf place opening in Minneola: Minneola Mini Golf
They have graciously offered to sponsor a fundraiser for Dr. Vaughan. Save the date for Oct 17 for a fun night and follow Dustin Beats Cancer for more updates.

8 Day Countdown! ⛳️

Join us for a meaningful celebration as we kick off the grand opening of our mini golf course and fundraise for a dedicated local doctor who has served our community.
Bring your family and friends and let’s show our support together!

For more information about the fundraiser, contact Renee: (321) 276-0978
Dustin Beats Cancer