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Former UFC standout Mike Swick revealed that he is officially cancer free.

Mike Swick, a one-time WEC title challenger, and The Ultimate Fighter alum announced early last year that he was diagnosed with stage-four lymphoblastic lymphoma, an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Facing what he described as his “toughest and most aggressive battle,” it now appears that Swick has emerged victorious, revealing on Instagram that he is now cancer free.

Mike Swick shared a lengthy post detailing his battle with the disease over the last year and revealed his astonishing body transformation.

“43 and Cancer Free! As you can see by the photo, I didn’t wait around for the test results… Very positive I was gonna win this battle somehow. It can come back and I can always get it later in life but I will be much more prepared and ready and can at least always say no matter what, I kicked it’s ass!” Swick wrote. “As you can see from my timeline the last year, it didn’t slow me down. It was tough but keeping a positive mindset and not allowing it to change my life anymore than it had to was important and kept my stress down and life moving forward. 

“Stage 4 of the most aggressive and deadly form of Lymphoma Leukemia. (It) was not an easy thing to hear so young and healthy but I been a fighter since I was a kid and accepted the challenge and knew this post would come one day. Literally from the day I took that first selfie, I couldn’t wait to post this,” Swick added.

Mike Swick Offers His Support to Those Still Fighting For Their Lives

Mike Swick hopes his story will serve as inspiration to those who are still fighting and opened up his DMs to anyone that needed some words of encouragement or advice.

“I hope it’s inspiring to anyone facing the same situation or similar and if you have any questions comment below or DM me,” Swick said. “Many have been fighting this with me and many will be successful and live full happy lives after! Anything I can do to help will just make me more happy! Thanks for all the support! It’s been amazing! Love you all!”

Swick received words of encouragement from some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts on Instagram. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson said, “Congrats bro! You won the fight of your life” while former lightweight titleholder Benson Henderson wrote, “Not all superheroes wear capes, you’re an inspiration!!!” Other fighters offering their congratulations include TJ Dillashaw, Clay Guida, Frankie Edgard, Cub Swanson, and Michelle Waterson.

Former UFC brawler Mike Swick is dealing with what he describes as the most strenuous battle he has ever had to face.

The 42-year-old, Swick – while not specifying what kind of cancer he is dealing with – announced in a lengthy social media post that he had cancer for seven months without knowing. 

‘Quick’ further disclosed that his lymph nodes were swollen, however, managed to track the issue to a COVID-19 vaccine side effect.

It turned out to be something more serious than what Swick was expecting. 

Mike Swick Releases Statement Following Cancer Diagnosis

Despite what many would see as ‘bad’ news, Swick seems to be in good spirits and ready to beat it. 

“Sometimes life throws you lemons, and then sometimes the whole lemon tree falls on your head!

“Anyway, for those wondering where I have been the last 5 weeks, I been battling Cancer in the toughest and most aggressive battle I have ever had. Started with a 48 hour water fast, then the first Chemo session with an additional 24 hour water fast, then a day of solid plant based organic food, followed by another chemo and fast, then plant based again, keeping this routine until the week was over. From then I kept Chemo every other day for the next 3 weeks while eating only plant based organic cancer killing foods daily.

“After 7 days all 15+ swollen lymph nodes in my neck were completely gone. Never had a single fever throughout, and vitals were always normal. Round 1 went to me for sure!

“Then I continued same chemo and plant based routine, without anymore fasting, until I checked out a couple days ago.

“Now recovering at home and actually feeling amazing mentally! Vitals all still good but still full of Chemo and a little weak and quite skinny. The lowest I got after the fasts and first week was 151lbs.

“I will get a scan and update in just over a week but I decided not to hide this. I want everyone to watch as I beat this BS and recover myself back to 100% with a full recovery. So stay tuned…

“P.S. I apparently had this for over 7 months without knowing. Even after passing an initial biopsy on my lymph node. Since all vitals were good and I passed all regular tests and blood work, we assumed it was the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine side effects, since the nodes swole up literally the day after I got it. So if you scroll back 7 months on my IG, you can see how much fun I was having with cancer and not even knowing it. Free-diving, skydiving, training… kinda crazy. Be safe everyone and never listen to the first diagnosis.

“P.S.S. Lastly and MOST important is all the appreciation in the world to my wonderful girlfriend Julia, who has supported me more than I ever thought a human could! We are about to have an amazing Chapter 2 my love! ”

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