When Presley Anderson was diagnosed with stage 4 (IV) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) 2 years ago, she immediately wondered what this would mean for her young family. She feared she might not be around to watch her 4 children grow up.
A biopsy revealed that her lung cancer has the EGFR mutation, which allows her to take targeted therapy. This treatment, which Presley calls a miracle drug, has been effective in treating her cancer and has put her cancer into remission. Research progress and the development of new treatment options have given Presley hope for the future.
Hear more from Presley about her story and the advice she gives to those living with lung cancer.
Hi, me too with stage 4 NSCLC I had 2 years of immunoterapy and now I’m NED!! I finished a year and 3 months ago.
A big hug!!
Gabriella
there is indeed a lot of hope. diagnosed with egfr mutation in july 2022 with multiple and extensive brain mets. at this point in time, after double dosing my tagrisso in july 2024, all brain mets are shrinking, once again, with many of them disappearing. i’m keeping my fingers crossed and praying to god for the possibility of someday achieving full brain remission except the initial lung tumor, which, is at least at this point in time, stable. i wish the best for you and just maybe we can all find a cure down the road for such a devastating illness. i too, like yourself, was very healthy and in pretty good physical shape, despite being in my 60s. i continue to stay in good physical shape and am hopeful for those of us who are living full lives with brain and cns metastasis can hold out for that miracle cure.