Shared Stories
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Zelita W. May 8, 2015 I was diagnosed the adenocarcinoma lung cancer. Detection at stage 1B. The cancer was discovered after have a annual mammogram plus a breast MRI because of a family history of breast and other cancers.
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Yolanda B. My mother Eartha "Mae", went to the hospital for what we thought was pneumonia, but after return visits to the emergency room and many more tests, it was confirmed lung cancer.
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Yasmin J. Hi. First of all, the reason I decided to visit this website is that I got to a point where Im so sick of friendly pick ups and 'youll be okay' hopefull sentences.
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William W. The #1 cancer killer in our nation, lung cancer, took my mother's life in 1989 and is still taking lives in 2016. My mother was diagnosed and after her initial treatment, the cancer resurfaced and she died less than two years later at age 79.
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William N. I was diagnosed with lung cancer a year and a half ago. We have a beautiful 11-year-old adopted daughter. I'm 73.
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William L. Upper lobe of right lung removed August 2012. No chemo, no radiation. All still OK as of a few months ago.
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Wendi L. I am parent-less now thanks to lung cancer. I am a registered nurse and I couldn't keep them alive. My father died four years ago at the age of 67 of Small Cell Carcinoma of the lungs.
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Wendi H. On August 30, 2016 my mom lost her battle with small cell lung cancer. Her battle started with her diagnosis in January 2014.
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Wendell S. I walked in the 2015 LUNG FORCE Walk to support my mother who I stood by for over 10 years while she had COPD.
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Wayne U. I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma cancer in August of 2014. It was found in my left kidney which was subsequently surgically removed. I was told that it was cancer free and of course I was much relieved.
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Wanda N. My sister, mother, my husband and I have lost loved ones to COPD. My husband of 21 years is still here with me and was able to do the LUNG FORCE Walk in Louisville!
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Vivian A. 15 years ago, my mom died from lung cancer. I took care of her for 3 1/2 years until it took her life. I hope and pray that one day there will be a cure!
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Vivian R. My mom is currently battling chronic bronchitis, after struggling for years with COPD.
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Virginia G. After smoking for 55 years, I promised my twin granddaughters I'd quit smoking last year. I quit on my anniversary to honor my late husband.
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Violet S. I have been smoking since I was 5 years old. I could read the warnings at that age but no one jumped in saving lives then.
