Health & Fitness

Corona Battalion Fire Chief Gets Surprise Cheering Section For His Final Cancer Treatment

Wilson's physician, Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, City of Hope, said cancer treatment has come a long way.

(Julie Sharp/KCAL News)

June 21, 2024

Applause and cheers roared, along with some tears, as Corona Fire Department Battalion Chief Brandon Willson completed his final cancer treatment in Irvine Thursday morning.

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The 42-year-old chief was met with a surprise "clap-in" as he showed up at the City of Hope Orange County Lennar Cancer Center for his final chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

More than 50 uniformed firefighters from Corona, Huntington Beach, OC Fire Authority and other departments were there to celebrate and cheer, as his cancer is in remission.

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Corona Fire Department Battalion Chief Brandon Willson is cheered on as he completes his final cancer treatment in Irvine/KCAL News

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