Lung cancer affects women differently than it does men. As we work to unveil why this is the case, we hope to unlock answers to questions about other populations affected by the disease. Here are the inspiring stories from women and their loved ones impacted by lung cancer.
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Finding Strength & Purpose: Simi’s Story
Sami King2025-04-01T14:15:31-05:00Stage 4 (IV) ALK lung cancer|
13 Years and Counting
Sami King2025-03-10T13:21:27-05:00Stage 4 (IV) lung cancer|
Christina’s Story: Living with Stage 4 (IV) ALK+ Lung Cancer
Sami King2025-02-25T08:07:10-06:00Stage 4 (IV) ALK+ lung cancer|
20 Years, 6 Clinical Trials, Endless Advocacy: Melissa’s Story
Sami King2025-01-29T13:48:29-06:00Stage 2A (IIA) non-small cell lung cancer|
Raising Her Voice: Judith’s Story
Sami King2025-01-15T11:54:41-06:00stage 3A (IIIA) lung cancer|
Survivor Spotlight: Aurora
Sami King2025-01-06T13:42:27-06:00stage 3 (III) EGFR lung cancer|
Raising Her Voice: Dusty’s Story
Sami King2024-12-17T09:04:42-06:00early-stage lung cancer|
Diagnosed Before 30: Grace’s Story
Sami King2025-01-03T09:22:14-06:00Stage 4 (IV) ALK-positive lung cancer|
A Fierce Advocate: Colette’s Story
Sami King2024-11-22T09:25:26-06:00stage 1A (IA) lung cancer|
A New Normal: Theresa’s Story
Sami King2024-11-19T09:50:34-06:00EGFR+ lung cancer|
Early Detection Means Better Outcomes: Donnita’s Story
Sami King2024-11-05T10:26:01-06:00lung cancer stage 1A (IA)|
The Impact of Early Detection: Karen’s Story
Sami King2024-10-29T15:35:40-05:00stage 1B (IB) lung cancer with EGFR mutation.|
Faith & resilience: May O.’s Inspiring Journey
Sami King2024-10-22T08:39:59-05:00metastatic lung cancer|
Embracing Life Fully: Ellie T.’s Story
Sami King2024-10-09T12:18:28-05:00Stage 2B (IIB) lung cancer|
Hope and Empowerment: Presley A.’s Story
Sami King2024-09-24T09:25:56-05:00stage 4 (IV) lung cancer non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutation|
Betty & Bill’s Story: Part 2
Sami King2024-09-12T09:45:16-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC|
It Has Always Been “Our” Cancer (Part 1)
Sami King2024-09-12T09:40:49-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC|
Listening to Her Body Changed Her Life: Alisa’s Story
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-08-12T09:45:39-05:00Stage 4B (IVB) lung cancer|
June S.’s Most Challenging Obstacle
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-07-17T11:14:04-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC|
Lori B.: I Am the Face of Lung Cancer
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-07-11T08:29:48-05:00Stage 4B (IVB) lung cancer|
Why Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Should Be Routine
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-07-03T07:54:16-05:00Stage 4 (IV) SCLC|
Change, Challenges, and Newfound Strength: Gloria’s Story
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-07-01T09:57:23-05:00NSCLC, EGFR+|
Terry G. on Long-term Lung Cancer Survivorship
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-06-07T10:13:07-05:00Lung cancer|
One Mother’s Story
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-10-24T14:31:42-05:00NSCLC, EGFR+|
Mary’s Lung Cancer Story: It Doesn’t Stop You From Living
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T16:06:23-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC|
Meet HealthUnlocked’s “Denzie:” Celebrating 13 Years of Survival
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T16:01:13-05:00Stage 4 (IV) lung cancer|
Faith, Family, and a Groundbreaking Trial
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:59:24-05:00Extensive-stage SCLC|
A New Perspective: Ellen’s Story
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:59:00-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC, HER2+|
Gone but Not Forgotten: How Kimberly Goodloe Honors Her Sister by Raising Awareness
Sarah Wilson2023-04-05T11:38:25-05:00Survivor Spotlight: Heidi Hanson on Finding Your Strength and Living in the Moment
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T15:50:12-05:00Stage 4 (IV) SCLC|
Survivor Spotlight: Lindy A.
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:46:45-05:00Extensive-stage SCLC|
Survivor Spotlight: Marianne G.
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:47:05-05:00SCLC|
Evy Schiffman on Community and the Power of Storytelling
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T15:45:37-05:00Stage 1 (I) lung cancer|
Sydney Barned Says the Stigma Around Lung Cancer Needs to Go
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T15:45:16-05:00Stage 4 (IV) lung cancer, ALK+|
Survivor Spotlight: A Black Woman’s Experience with Lung Cancer
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:44:53-05:00Stage 4 (IV) lung cancer|
Survivor Spotlight: Amy R.
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T15:42:37-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC adenocarcinoma|
Community Keeps JoAnn Berridge Active and Informed
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:42:36-05:00Stage 4 (IV) lung cancer, EGFR+|
Screening Saved My Life
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T15:41:03-05:00Stage 1A (IA) NSCLC|
Survivor Spotlight: Linda S.
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:39:53-05:00Stage 4 (IV) lung cancer|
Survivor Spotlight: Lisa H.
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2024-03-19T15:37:45-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC adenocarcinoma, KRAS G12V|
Survivor Spotlight: I’m Still Worth It
Sarah Wilson2024-03-19T15:26:18-05:00Stage 4 (IV) NSCLC adenocarcinoma, ALK+|
Fundraiser Spotlight: Terri Ann DiJulio
Bethany Johnson (GO2 for Lung Cancer)2021-03-12T15:13:26-06:00Two-time survivor and caregiver|