Leading up to Father’s Day, Haynes and Boone, LLP Counsel Nick Monier was featured in a CBS News segment about how he beat cancer. Watch the full KTVT-CBS 11 News piece here.
Nick, a member of the firm’s Finance Practice Group, represents financial institutions and borrowers in commercial loan transactions. In 2012, he was diagnosed with cancer while attending Tulane University Law School, and he had to take a leave of absence to undergo cancer treatment.
Nick graduated magna cum laude in 2013 and has been cancer-free ever since his successful remission. He was recently named to the board of the Young Texans of the American Cancer Society (YTACS), a network of motivated young professionals collectively working together to raise awareness and funds to support the local Dallas cancer community. Nick also serves on the America Cancer Society North Texas Area Board.
Below is an excerpt from the CBS News TV segment, which was timed with National Men's Health Week:
“When I was diagnosed, my world stopped. I dropped out of school. I did my only job at that point, and that was to survive,” Nick said. “If I hadn't been so diligent and gone to the doctor over and over, and if my girlfriend – now my wife, Julie – hadn't said, ‘Hey, we're going to the E.R.,’ I would have died.”
Jeff Fehlis, the [executive] vice president of the American Cancer Society, says Nick's story serves as a reminder to be your own advocate when it comes to your health.
“Don't be afraid to seek a second opinion and never skip out on your checkups. I tell all my men friends, ‘Schedule your screenings like you do your Saturday tee times. It's critical that you do that and you have that level of discipline with it.’”
Early detection is life-saving. It gave Nick a second chance, and he's making the most of it. [He and Julie] have two beautiful children … he's back to running, and the best part: Nick is now cancer-free. His advice to other young men?
“Follow up with doctors over and over again. if something is wrong, there is no weakness in following up with it. It can save your life.”
Note: Nick was also featured this week on a KRLD-AM Radio broadcast. Listen here.
Nick, a member of the firm’s Finance Practice Group, represents financial institutions and borrowers in commercial loan transactions. In 2012, he was diagnosed with cancer while attending Tulane University Law School, and he had to take a leave of absence to undergo cancer treatment.
Nick graduated magna cum laude in 2013 and has been cancer-free ever since his successful remission. He was recently named to the board of the Young Texans of the American Cancer Society (YTACS), a network of motivated young professionals collectively working together to raise awareness and funds to support the local Dallas cancer community. Nick also serves on the America Cancer Society North Texas Area Board.
Below is an excerpt from the CBS News TV segment, which was timed with National Men's Health Week:
“When I was diagnosed, my world stopped. I dropped out of school. I did my only job at that point, and that was to survive,” Nick said. “If I hadn't been so diligent and gone to the doctor over and over, and if my girlfriend – now my wife, Julie – hadn't said, ‘Hey, we're going to the E.R.,’ I would have died.”
Jeff Fehlis, the [executive] vice president of the American Cancer Society, says Nick's story serves as a reminder to be your own advocate when it comes to your health.
“Don't be afraid to seek a second opinion and never skip out on your checkups. I tell all my men friends, ‘Schedule your screenings like you do your Saturday tee times. It's critical that you do that and you have that level of discipline with it.’”
Early detection is life-saving. It gave Nick a second chance, and he's making the most of it. [He and Julie] have two beautiful children … he's back to running, and the best part: Nick is now cancer-free. His advice to other young men?
“Follow up with doctors over and over again. if something is wrong, there is no weakness in following up with it. It can save your life.”
Note: Nick was also featured this week on a KRLD-AM Radio broadcast. Listen here.
