Historias compartidas

Kimberly L. Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. I was a 42-year-old married mother of five daughters, ranging in age from 9 to 24, and working full-time caring for a severely disabled gentleman.

Kelly L. I’ve been a smoker since I was a teen, I’m now 55. September of 2023 I thought I had bronchitis and took myself to the ER. I was found to have stage 3L SCLC.

Shannon D. In July of 2023, my mom was diagnosed with Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer. Since then, she has endured multiple radiation treatments, chemo and immunotherapy.

Rita R. Lung cancer upended my world two decades ago when my mother received her shocking diagnosis – shocking because doctors had spent months treating her for bronchitis that turned out to be an advanced adenocarcinoma!

Jill F. In April of 2018, after a 10-day trip, I experienced wheezing and shoulder pain. As a smoker at the time, I would often need steroid treatments for bronchitis.

Sara G. In 2019 I was 39, and looking forward to my 40th birthday.  I wanted it to be a healthy milestone, so I joined a kickboxing bootcamp.  By the end, I felt amazing but thought I had pulled a muscle in my chest.

Barbara F. The VA noted a spot during X-ray for pneumonia in 2016.

Sharon A. I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer (carcinoid tumor) and had 1/3 of my lower left lung removed in May, 2024. 

Elizabeth G. I am a lung cancer survivor. My cancer was discovered incidentally in a CT scan done for shortness of breath.

Thomas R. On April 20th, 2020, I had half of my right lung removed due to lung cancer.

Lori L. I support the American Lung Association today because I want others to know about and have access to the resources and support they need. This is our honest story, and I hope it helps improve care for others.

Sosena L. My motivation for donating monthly to the American Lung Association comes from the bottom of my heart. In 2015, I lost the man I love to lung cancer. His name was Anthony Michael Orrigo and he was only 32 years old.

Debby G. I had stage 1 lung cancer, my right upper lobe was removed.

Lane B. I live in Utah's Salt Lake Valley and have always struggled in the summer and winter.

Michael S. Hi, my name is Michael. I have small cell carcinoma, also known as small cell lung cancer.