Shared Stories | American Lung Association

Becca P. Over the course of 19 months, extensive small-cell lung cancer slowly took the breath away from my best friend—my dad, Barry. My role as a daughter gradually shifted into that of a caregiver.
Ashley B. My mother, Maureen, has struggled with back problems for years, enduring five back surgeries over time.
Natalie B. My name is Natalie, and in 2020, at the age of 33, I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Beata D. Not everyone gets a second chance at life. Some of us are more fortunate than others, and I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I’m alive, I’m happy, and I’m here to share my story.
GeNeise F. My story is about lung cancer. My brother, Ricky, was born deaf.
Elena V. I’ll admit, I wasn’t always a fan of vaccines. However, at 65, my perspective has changed.
Lindsay H. I was diagnosed with asthma this year at age 33. I discovered that ozone and air particulates are significant triggers for me. I
Petrea M. My name is Petrea M. I recently saw an American Lung Association commercial about vaping and collapsed lungs, and I felt compelled to share my story.
Lowell J. I smoked cigarettes, on and off for 40 years. At my annual physical, my primary doctor, said I should get scanned. He saved my life by doing so.
Carla G. I was screened on my own, as I had been a smoker for 38 years, having quit for eight at that time. My cancer was caught at stage one and I had the top lobe of my lung removed.
Karen A. I got screened last week with a low dose CT and it showed Stage-1 Emphysema.
Karen B. I am now a very lucky lung cancer survivor. This is due to early detection that only required surgery and no additional treatments.
Colleen T. My great-grandfather, grandfather, and aunt all passed away early due to lung disease.
Christine R. I am a never-smoker who was diagnosed with Stage 1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Tammy D. My dad passed away from Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He was a heavy smoker, and at the time, we didn’t realize what was happening or recognize the signs of his illness.

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