Deborah L. is among a special group of individuals making lasting contributions to GO2 for Lung Cancer that help transform survivorship. By joining the Legacy Club, supporters like her provide the funding needed to confront lung cancer on every [...]
When Sven de Jong’s wife, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016, they made a commitment to share Elizabeth’s story to raise awareness about the disease. They attended GO2’s Lung Cancer Voices Summit for the first time in [...]
Melissa Crouse lives in Cape Coral, Florida, surrounded by her 3 children and 9 grandchildren, who are her pride and joy. She spent her career as a middle school orchestra and choir director, but since she retired, she has [...]
Question: My doctor mentioned lung cancer screening at a recent appointment. How do I know if I’m eligible and what should I expect when I get screened? Answer: It’s great that your doctor is talking to you about lung [...]
Question: I was just diagnosed with lung cancer and I’m feeling overwhelmed. What are the best resources available to better understand my diagnosis and prepare for what’s to come? Answer: It is normal to feel overwhelmed after receiving a [...]
Three-time lung cancer survivor, Judith Levi, was 1st diagnosed at age 49 after a routine chest X-ray showed a spot that turned out to be stage 3A (IIIA) lung cancer. Over the next 20 years, she faced 2 additional [...]
As we welcome the new year, we reflect on progress in lung cancer research and treatments made last year and look ahead to more exciting advancements. Recent developments, including new programs, approvals, policies, events, and support initiatives, bring renewed hope [...]
Aurora was diagnosed with stage 3 (III) EGFR lung cancer in 2021 when she was 28 years old. Having immigrated from the Philippines, her doctors thought that she had tuberculosis or an infection. Given her young age, her doctor [...]
GO2 for Lung Cancer's Associate Director, National Events, Bridget Purchatzke, makes it her mission to raise funds that provide patient support services, conduct cutting-edge research, and propel federal advocacy work for the lung cancer community. She is a part [...]
Lung cancer advocate Ronnie F. has nearly a decade of experience raising awareness about the disease in his wife’s memory. In 2013, Joan, an active woman with no smoking history, was misdiagnosed for 3 weeks before doctors discovered she [...]