WALTHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Waltham Police Officer Charlie Gryska is in the fight of his life.
A month ago, the 33-year-old went to the emergency room with an unrelenting headache.
There, doctors diagnosed him with an aggressive, cancerous brain tumor.
“The department hasn’t seen anyone this young go through something like this. Everyone has been doing anything they can and more,” said Lt. Mike Moriarty.
To help his family, the department has been making meals and offering support for Gryska, his wife, Jackie, and their three children.
Gryska has undergone two surgeries and is now receiving radiation at Massachusetts General Hospital five days a week and taking chemotherapy pills.
“His attitude is great. He is positive. Both him and Jackie are positive,” said Moriarty.
But because Gryska is unable to work, a GoFundMe page has been set up to benefit his family.
“We’re hoping, and we know he’ll be back. We need to help and support them until he does get back,” said Moriarty.
Gryska’s battle will be tough, but his colleagues at the department are confident it is one he can overcome.
“We’re confident he’ll get through this, and he’ll be back, doing what he loves,” said Moriarty.
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