“You may have been dealt the card, but it doesn’t mean it’s the last hand. You just keep moving forward.” — Seth Herman
For Lubbock Police Chief Seth Herman, a cancer diagnosis had been a fear since childhood after losing two grandparents to the disease. That fear became reality when he was diagnosed with low-grade follicular lymphoma in 2016. While the cancer remained dormant for years, it progressed into diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—an aggressive form of the disease—last October, requiring immediate and intensive treatment.
Chief Herman underwent six cycles of therapy at Covenant Health Cancer Institute, receiving a combination of five medications every three weeks. Throughout his treatment, he was cared for by Medical Oncologist Dr. Ronald Quick and Nurse Practitioner Rhonda Greco.
Today, his most recent PET scan shows he is in complete remission.
Even in the midst of treatment, Herman continued to lead and serve the Lubbock community, holding tightly to a perspective that carried him forward: while cancer may change the way you do things, it doesn't have to change what you do.
Because this type of cancer requires lifelong surveillance, Herman will continue to be closely monitored. Still, he remains focused on his health, staying active and continuing to serve in his role as Chief of Police.
Looking back on his journey, Herman says the support, compassion and attentiveness he received from his care team made a profound difference in his fight. While the progression of his cancer was unexpected, he believes he was exactly where God wanted him to be—receiving care from the caregivers the Lord placed in his path.
Now in remission, Herman remains grateful for every day and committed to moving forward, one hand at a time.
