Shared Stories

Aaron H. It was Halloween 2019, I had a biopsy a couple weeks ago and wasn’t worried about the results until my doctor called. . .

Colleen T. My great-grandfather, grandfather, and aunt all passed away early due to lung disease.

Becca P. Over the course of 19 months, extensive small-cell lung cancer slowly took the breath away from my best friend—my dad, Barry. My role as a daughter gradually shifted into that of a caregiver.

Christine R. I am a never-smoker who was diagnosed with Stage 1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Tammy D. My dad passed away from Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He was a heavy smoker, and at the time, we didn’t realize what was happening or recognize the signs of his illness.

Robyn W. Three years ago, my husband, Bobby, was diagnosed with Stage IV ALK-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Glenna R. After experiencing a chronic cough for six months that progressively worsened, I was diagnosed with Stage 4A lung cancer with a HER2 mutation in July 2023.

John R. Having just retired at 64 years old I was looking forward to traveling with my wife. My AFIB had been getting progressively worse, so I decided to have an ablation done to relieve the symptoms.

Denise N. My name is Denise , I’m 58 and I was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma in February 2024.

Margie M. September 2024 will be my 5 year Cancer-versary.

Karen B. I am now a very lucky lung cancer survivor.

Michelle E. My mother has lived with COPD, emphysema and bronchiectasis for two decades. 

Ashley S. In July 2017, I went to see a pulmonologist for shortness of breath, thinking it was probably only asthma. After an x-ray revealed a spot on my left lung my mind began racing.

Cindy S. I was diagnosed with lung cancer at 35, with no risk factors.

John A. In April 2013, an on the job injury to my left shoulder resulted in multiple X-rays, one showed a spot on my left lung.