Shared Stories

Nicole M. I’m 45 years old and was diagnosed in December 2021 with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the lungs.

Jacquelyn B. I went to my regular physician for my annual check up. My weight was fine with no loss or gain, no hypertension, blood pressure excellent, heart rate well within normal limits. I was feeling great! My husband and I exercised daily, walking up and dow

Peter R. I have a good outcome story. On April 27, 1994, I had a car accident. I complained about chest pain caused by the seat belt. A CAT scan was taken and several nodules were spotted.

Gary D. In 2019, my lower left lung was removed as it had a cancerous spot.

Kent C. Growing up with asthma throughout my life has made playing sports a challenge.

Amy V. My husband was diagnosed in June 2021 with stage 4b non-small cell lung cancer with an EGFR exon 20 insertion factor.

Kimberly A. I'm 32 years old, and when I was about 10, I realized I was different from all my friends.

Yvonne A. Back in 2019, I was diagnosed with stage 2B lung cancer. In 2020, I had a lobectomy in my lower right lung. The surgeon removed the lower half of my right lung.

Brittany N. I am a pulmonary fibrosis patient. I'm on oxygen 24/7.

Marin C. I never had asthma or any respiratory issues until June 7th, 2023, when I was outside for roughly 40 minutes during the Canadian wildfire smoke over NYC.

Deb M. I stopped smoking overnight in 2011 during a lung cancer diagnosis that turned out to be pneumonia.

Amanda L. My mother, Annette, was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in May 2022.

Andria M. My family lived in a multi-housing apartment complex for almost four years, and the quality of living drastically declined during those years.

Kolleen P. I was 52 when diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis due to the COVID-19 virus destroying my lungs.

Katelyn S. Anybody can be born with asthma. My brother and I inherited our disease when we were babies. His developed quicker than mine because of allergies, whereas mine did not take hold until kindergarten.