The Impact of Early Detection: Karen’s Story
Karen W. didn’t feel well when she returned from a trip to Europe in late 2007. She thought she had gallbladder issues, so her doctor sent her for a scan. It was a “fluke” that the tech spotted a [...]
Hope and Empowerment: Presley A.’s Story
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 [...]
Betty & Bill’s Story: Part 2
If you missed part 1 of Betty and Bill’s story, read it here. The lowest point Bill: In 2021, Betty had a series of 3 major strokes and several smaller ones caused by the lung cancer progressing and Betty’s [...]
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 [...]
Lori B.: I Am the Face of Lung Cancer
Lori B. calls herself a “healthy-looking” woman, but she wants people to know that looks can be deceiving. “Everyone says ‘you look so great,’” she said. “But you can’t judge a book by its cover.” Lori lives in Park [...]
Change, Challenges, and Newfound Strength: Gloria’s Story
Oprima aquí para acceder al blog en español. Gloria A. lives in Puerto Rico. She is a passionate advocate, professional engineer, and friend to many people in the lung cancer community. She is an avid supporter of the Atlanta Braves [...]
Terry G. on Long-term Lung Cancer Survivorship
Terry G. lives in Plainfield, IL, where she likes to ride her motorcycle, play water volleyball, and make fused glass art pieces. My diagnosis In October 2003, when I was 41 years old, I needed to see a doctor [...]
Ask the Experts: Women and Lung Cancer
Question: My daughter was just diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 35. Her doctor told us that many young women are now getting lung cancer. Why is this? (Answered by Dr. Narjust Florez from the Dana-Farber Cancer [...]
Living Room Show Notes: Women and Lung Cancer
Women living with or at risk for lung cancer often have different, and sometimes worse, experiences than men with the same disease. This is due in part to biological differences between men and women and in part to the [...]
Lung Cancer is the Leading Cause of Cancer Death in Women—GO2 for Lung Cancer President & CEO Provides Testimony as Part of the “Legislative Proposals to Support Patients and Caregivers” Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023—GO2 for Lung Cancer President and CEO Laurie Ambrose submitted testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health. Ambrose’s testimony was in support of the Women and Lung Cancer Research & Preventive [...]