Clara spent 8 years post-college living in Colorado Springs, CO, and recently moved back to her home state of Iowa. She enjoys yoga, cycling, and golfing. She is a freelance graphic designer and enjoys cheering on the Iowa State [...]
Kirah D. lives in Philadelphia with her 2 children, ages 14 and 26. She is an entrepreneur with a small business. In her spare time, Kirah loves to cook and try new recipes, do DIY projects around her home, [...]
Tamika R. was diagnosed with stage 4 (IV) metastatic lung cancer that had spread to the brain at just 48 years old. She is now retired from re-entry corrections with the goal of giving her grandchildren the rest of [...]
Rina A. grew up on a corn farm in Nebraska and now lives in Debary, FL, with her soulmate and husband, John. She has worked at Stetson University for 20 years and is currently the presidential liaison for philanthropic [...]
Wells W. is a longtime friend of GO2 for Lung Cancer. At 91 years old, he is part of the Leadership Circle, a group of our most generous supporters. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1998 [...]
Alisa S. resides in La Verne, CA, with her devoted husband and their two children, ages 8 and 10. Quality time is her love language, and she cherishes moments spent with family and friends. During [...]
June S. lives in La Crescenta, CA with her husband, 2 sons, and their dog, Rhylee, who is a constant companion. She is currently a part-time accountant, but has been a teacher for most [...]
For people diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer, Edward “Buddy” Cutler’s story may serve as a beacon of hope, a clinical trial success story, and a reminder that statistics don’t dictate a person’s unique experience. When Buddy was diagnosed with [...]
Authors: Renee Botello, MSc., Treatment and Trials Navigator; Andrew Ciupek, PhD, Associate Director, Clinical Research; Chief Scientific Officer Jennifer C. King, PhD; Shanada Monestime, PharmD, BCOP, Director, Community Engaged Research Every person’s cancer is different, which is why we [...]
By Kent Smith, lung cancer caregiver, advocate and GO2 for Lung Cancer Phone Buddy When my wife Debra was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018, we were in shock. She had been having issues with her hip, which, after [...]