<p>Rob Long was on a path to play professional football. As a star athlete at Syracuse University, he was months away from realizing his dream, when cancer sent his life down a different path. More than 10 years later, Rob shares the story of his difficult battle with brain cancer, including the story of how reality set in about his diagnosis, how he responded to treatment, and how he's now helping to inspire others through his work. </p>

Rob Long was on a path to play professional football. As a star athlete at Syracuse University, he was months away from realizing his dream, when cancer sent his life down a different path. More than 10 years later, Rob shares the story of his difficult battle with brain cancer, including the story of how reality set in about his diagnosis, how he responded to treatment, and how he's now helping to inspire others through his work.

<p>Rob Long was on a path to play professional football. As a star athlete at Syracuse University, he was months away from realizing his dream, when cancer sent his life down a different path. More than 10 years later, Rob shares the story of his difficult battle with brain cancer, including the story of how reality set in about his diagnosis, how he responded to treatment, and how he's now helping to inspire others through his work.&nbsp;</p>

Rob's Story

Right after Mom and I had the toughest conversation in her battle against cancer, I went to the kitchen and made her a milkshake. She said the cold felt good on her throat.

One milkshake changed our attitudes, even for a brief moment. We laughed. We talked to each other as if this disease, which had taken over both our lives, didn't exist. 

Shaking Cancer is a way of fighting back against a disease that touches so many of us. These milkshake moments are ones that can help others in the most difficult of times. 

By sharing our stories, we are Shaking Cancer.

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Right after Mom and I had the toughest conversation in her battle against cancer, I went to the kitchen and made her a milkshake. She said the cold felt good on her throat. One milkshake changed our attitudes, even for a brief moment. We laughed. We talked to each other as if this disease, which had taken over both our lives, didn't exist. Shaking Cancer is a way of fighting back against a disease that touches so many of us. These milkshake moments are ones that can help others in the most difficult of times. By sharing our stories, we are Shaking Cancer.

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Rob's Story

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