26 Years of Stage 4 (IV) Survivorship: Wells’ Story
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 [...]
Listening to Her Body Changed Her Life: Alisa’s Story
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.’s Most Challenging Obstacle
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 [...]
Buddy’s Personal Miracle Drug
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 [...]
Advances in Precision Medicine for Late Stage Lung Cancer
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 [...]
A Caregiver’s Evolution: From Shock to Engaged Advocate
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 [...]
Leaving a Legacy
A Secret Service agent based in Phoenix, AZ, Rodney Wellman was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in October 2018. He was an avid runner, and decided to use his passion as a way to fundraise for lung cancer [...]
Community Keeps JoAnn Berridge Active and Informed
JoAnn Berridge was misdiagnosed, repeatedly. Doctors thought she had allergy-related post-nasal drip; then they thought she had acid reflux. After a year of trial and error and a persistent cough, her primary care physician ordered a chest X-ray in [...]
Patients First
Australian Lisa Briggs is proof that living on a different continent is no impediment to connecting with GO2 for Lung Cancer. In 2014, after months of misdiagnosis, she learned she had stage IV lung cancer, ALK-positive. The 32-year-old healthcare [...]
Keith Perry: Endurance Athlete, Husband, Dad, Friend, and Stage 2 Lung Cancer Patient
Like many seasoned athletes, the last thing on Keith Perry’s radar was developing lung cancer. But less than two years ago, he received that diagnosis and believed his racing days were over. But despite a stage [...]