Firefighter Fights Cancer, Needs Kidney for Wife

A Fort Worth firefighter, Todd Brook, is navigating a challenging dual health crisis. In October 2025, he received a diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer, with doctors initially giving him a prognosis of three to six months to live. This news came as a significant blow to him and his wife, Jennifer.

Adding to their difficulties, Jennifer Brook has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, requiring her to undergo a kidney transplant. Todd had intended to be her donor, but his cancer diagnosis has rendered him ineligible for the procedure. Without a transplant, Jennifer faces dialysis, which has a significantly reduced life expectancy.

Todd, who has served as a firefighter for 30 years, suspects his cancer resulted from exposure to carcinogens during his career. Despite his own declining health, which has led to substantial weight loss and an inability to eat, his primary concern remains his wife's well-being. Both Todd and Jennifer are holding onto hope for each other's recovery as they face these intense health battles together.