Historias compartidas

Andrea S. My mother died of lung cancer at the young age of 44. I was only 10 years old when it happened and I recently turned 44 this last month.

Debbie S. I was born in 1948 in St Louis, Missouri. I was the fourth child out of 11, nine girls and two boys. Both our parents smoked so all of us we exposed to secondhand smoke from infancy. We also all grew up to become smokers.

Lori D. I am a 61-year-old disabled woman living alone in a second-floor apartment. I have several pre-existing health conditions including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, obesity and diabetes.

Julio V. About 7 years ago I was diagnosed with asthma. Every time I am exposed to personal use products like hair shampoo, body wash, lotions or cleaners like clothes detergents and the like I start coughing within about 15 minutes.

Sydney S. My interest in the LUNG FORCE and lung health found me when my grandfather died from lung cancer when I was 10.

Patsy M. My son developed COVID-19 in Texas, as a pharmacist.

Bonnie C. I was a smoker for over four decades. My family doctor found out and got the ball rolling.

Dona B. Sarcoidosis is genetic, my mother explained. The disease attack your kidneys, liver or lungs and can have skin cysts and rash. Like several first cousins, I was diagnosed in 2011.

Dolorees D. Hello, my name is Dee. I have permanent blood clots in both my lungs. There is only one cure for my disease and I am not a candidate for the surgery.

Deris C. I contracted COVID-19 in 2020 in July. I struggle with extreme fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, chills, headaches, nausea and vomiting, and fever as well as loss of taste and smell.

Dominic B. So, like many others, I've experienced what is known as a spontaneous pneumothorax-collapsed lung.

Laura K.

Barbara J. Thank you for being available and transparent, and honest. Our air quality is experiencing something unusual. 

Amanda H. I remember the day very well when we heard "We think it may be lung cancer." There was no way this could happen to my 53-year-old daddy. I felt hopeless, defeated, scared.

Erin G. In the spring of 2017, my sister Meghan began having health issues. Meghan was a former Division I athlete who never took a sick day in her professional career, so when she started to have health issues, we were all surprised.