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 [...]
In March 2024, Oakland-based photographer Genevieve S. joined lung cancer advocates in Washington, D.C., to share her story and urge support for lung cancer research with members of Congress. We spoke with her about her experience as 1 of [...]
Ellie T. resides in the northern suburbs of Baltimore city, MD. She enjoys Tai Chi/Qi Gong, going for walks in nature, photography, writing, playing drums, and composing electronic instrumental cinematic dance music. Currently, she is working on an EP, [...]
In 2023, Sven received the GO2 Caregiver Award at GO2’s annual gala. This award recognizes people who go above and beyond the call of duty to care for a loved one facing lung cancer. Sven cared for his late [...]
Betty and Bill M. live in Castle Rock, CO where they relocated from Massachusetts in November of 2016 as part of Bill taking a new position with Boeing. They have been married for 28 years, are both native Minnesotans, [...]
I was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma of the lung on September 7, 2020. There have been many times since being diagnosed that I have said to myself (and others) that I am lucky for my diagnosis. Lucky with [...]
I found out I had lung cancer as I was driving my car to the Women’s March in Washington DC after the 2016 election. At the time, I remember asking the Universe to allow me to live long enough to [...]
March 17, 2004, St. Patrick’s Day, became one of the most significant days in our lives. It is the day our mom, against all odds, became cancer free. Bonnie Addario (center) with her daughters Andrea Parks, Chief Development Officer [...]
My name is Trish Hom. Patricia Hom. Dr. Patricia Hom. I am an MD/MPH. I had been coughing for six months during my OBGYN residency. Two weeks before I graduated residency my children’s father committed suicide. I was very [...]
Don Stranathan, well-known in the lung cancer community, sometimes is referred to as Superman or Dr. Don. He is well-informed, tenacious, kind, and is always happy to share what he knows with other lung cancer patients. In 2009, he [...]