Historias compartidas

Emily Y. In August 2019, my mom was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer that had already spread throughout her body, just a month after a bronchitis diagnosis.

Nellie R. In July, when I was 27 years old, my 67-year-old dad was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Paul B. My lung cancer story began when I was in college nearly 40 years ago when my mother - Pat Billings - was diagnosed with lung cancer. 

Sue B. Nine percent is not enough.

Donnita B. My name is Donnita. I’m a veteran, a retired IT professional, a mother, Grams to two wonderful grandchildren, and an outdoor enthusiast who finds peace hiking, camping, and paddling.

Karen U. At the age of 60, while out of town in June 2021, I woke up one morning with pain in my upper back which I attributed to sleeping poorly on a pull-out couch.

Hazel C. On January 12, 2022, I went outside and inhaled the chilly air in Ohio. I had a cough—not a normal cough, but a bronchial cough.

Teresa D. Hello, my name is Teresa I am a 55-year-old Kentucky resident, mother of two, grandmother of three. I am former cigarette smoker and a registered nurse for 32 years.

Leah L. My husband was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which had spread from his lung to his liver, a third of his hip bone, and eventually his brain.

Linda T. Wow I don’t even know where to start other than I am the perfect advocate for low dose lung screening as it saved my life.

Denise L. Climate change is of concern to me because it is impacting so many people locally and around the world. As a women's health nurse practitioner, I am especially concerned about the impact on women and girls.

Tiffany J. My name is Tiffany and this year will be my family and friends first stair climb with the Lung association.  

Janna D. My primary care doctor ordered a scan for me many years ago, after I had been smoking for about 40 years.

Sara C. The Lung Association has been a great help to me, and I’m spreading the word.

Michael G. Hello! My name is Michael, I’m 64 years old, and I live in Massachusetts. I’m also asthmatic. Here’s my backstory.