In early April 2026, Kaden received news that most of us pray we will never have to hear: Kaden was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colon cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis. He underwent surgery to remove a portion of his colon. After transferring his care to MD Anderson in the Houston Medical Center, doctors discovered that additional cancer tumors had spread throughout his peritoneum. The peritoneal cancer is what has continued to spread.
Kaden immediately began chemotherapy and has been fighting this disease with everything he has for the past several months. Last week, his oncology team gave us the dreaded news that after trying three different chemotherapy regimens, the cancer is still growing and the treatments are no longer working. We were told that Kaden may have as little as six months to live.
Kaden is not ready to give up.
He will now be exploring additional and alternative treatment options in conjunction with continuing chemotherapy. These treatments will come with significant out-of-pocket expenses, potentially reaching thousands of dollars. The funds raised will help cover the cost of these additional treatments, medications that are not covered by insurance, insurance premiums and other medical-related expenses. As Kaden faces this next chapter, he may also have to make difficult decisions about his job and his ability to continue working while receiving treatment.
We know that times are difficult for many people, and we completely understand if donating is not possible. If you are unable to donate, one of the most meaningful things you can do to help is to share Kaden’s fundraiser with your family, friends, coworkers and anyone you know who may be able to help—especially those who know and love Kaden.
Kaden Derkowski is 26 years old and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2023 with a degree in Electrical Systems Engineering Technology. He is an avid paintball player and bowler, and he has always had a huge heart for his family, friends and rescue animals. Kaden is an incredibly caring, loving and kind young man who is adored by so many people.
At just 26 years old, Kaden should be building his future, making memories with the people he loves and enjoying the life he has worked so hard to build. Instead, he is facing the fight of his life.
Please help us help Kaden. Any donation, no matter the amount, can make a difference. And if you cannot donate, please share his story. Every share, prayer, kind word and act of support means more to our family than we can put into words.
Please stand with Kaden as he continues to fight for his life. ❤️
