Lincoln Skrypeck: Finding Strength Through the Unknown – OneSurvivor’s Journey with Sarcoma
- NWSF
- May 27
- 2 min read
It all started with what seemed like a simple lump on the wrist—something
easily dismissed as a ganglion cyst. Life was busy, and there was every
reason to believe it was nothing serious. Still, the decision was made to
have it checked out. What followed was a long and uncertain path: scans,
an MRI, a vascular test—each one inconclusive. At one point, it was even
thought the lump might be a blood clot that would go away on its own.
Months passed. The lump didn’t go away—it grew. A request for a biopsy
was made but delayed once again. Meanwhile, life moved forward. A new
job, a new city, and a new chapter with a partner who would soon become
a fiancée.
Finally, a turning point came. A second opinion was sought from a
physician in the new area. This time, something was different. She
reviewed the scans, examined the lump, and immediately referred her
patient to Fred Hutch Cancer Center. There, under the care of Dr. Jesse
Roberts and his dedicated team, the long-awaited answers arrived: a
diagnosis of Spindle Cell Sarcoma in May 2024.
The road since then hasn’t been easy. The first surgery was life-changing
—an amputation of the lower arm just above the wrist. As the first
prosthetic neared completion, another hurdle appeared. A second surgery
was needed to remove more Sarcoma above the elbow. Over the past
year, three surgeries have come and gone. The new prosthetic is nearly
finished, and with it, a new kind of strength has emerged.
But physical healing was only one part of the journey. Emotionally and
spiritually, the diagnosis could have led to despair.
“My faith played an enormous role in keeping me from spiraling into deep
depression through this diagnosis and treatment,” he shares. “I realized I
needed to look somewhere for guidance, reassurance, and hope. I turned
back to God and found so much more—I found a new church, a new
group of caring people, and a newly developed prayer life.”
Today, the journey continues—not just in recovery, but in rediscovery. A
former carpenter has now transitioned into a role as a project manager,
and a survivor continues to build a life, now engaged and looking ahead
with hope.
“I’ve survived cancer before,” he reflects. “I’ve realized it’s hard to make
life plans—but I can get through anything with my faith.”
His message to others walking their own uncertain path:
“If you know something isn’t quite right, don’t stop at the first
opinion. Advocate for yourself. Seek a second opinion. It could
change everything.”

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