LUNG FORCE Heroes
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Barbara F. The VA noted a spot during X-ray for pneumonia in 2016.
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Sharon A. I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer (carcinoid tumor) and had 1/3 of my lower left lung removed in May, 2024.
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Elizabeth G. I am a lung cancer survivor. My cancer was discovered incidentally in a CT scan done for shortness of breath.
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Thomas R. On April 20th, 2020, I had half of my right lung removed due to lung cancer.
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Debby G. I had stage 1 lung cancer, my right upper lobe was removed.
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Michael S. Hi, my name is Michael. I have small cell carcinoma, also known as small cell lung cancer.
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Tammy F. In July of 2023 I experienced a piercing pain in my back around my shoulder blade.
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Charlie H. I ride because my dad unfortunately died at the age of 39 of lung cancer. So, I do it to honor him and help those who need it.
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Shelley M. When I went to the doctor with pain in my lower right side, I never expected to find out that I had lung cancer.
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Ann S.
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David C. Lung cancer was never on my radar. I’m young; still in my 30s. As a former Division One athlete, I’ve been active all my life and have remained active through sports and regular exercise.
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Mary N. I started participating in Lung Force walks about 4 years ago. I lost my mother and sister to lung cancer.
