LUNG FORCE Heroes | American Lung Association

Rian V. My struggle started when I had my first asthmatic episode at thirteen months old.
Rhonda V. My story is about my mom who was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer on July 3, 2014 and lost her battle seven weeks later. She was the dearest, most caring and giving person on the planet and there was nothing worse than watching her gasp and strugg
Rhonda T. It began with a cough in late winter. I just thought I had a case of bronchitis. I had not yet quit smoking but was cutting down.
Rhonda H. My son (25 years old) has asthma and my father has COPD. My mother was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that is inoperable and incurable.
Rhianna M. December 3, 2015; the Day my life forever changed. My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in December of 2014. She was being treated by Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida for other health concerns when we were informed of a suspicious nod
Renee V. My life has been impacted by several lung diseases. First, my youngest son, Nathan, suffers from asthma that is brought on by respiratory illnesses. I spent many a night in the ER as I was getting to know how to best treat him for his asthma. We have
Renee M. Several years ago I remember my cousin texting me and telling me her mom had lung cancer. The next time I saw my aunt she was on constant oxygen.
Renee D. I was experiencing symptoms that neither my doctors nor I would associate with lung cancer.
Rebecca V. I lost my father to lung cancer almost three years ago. What I really want others to know is that people with lung cancer, your friends, your family, your loved ones, are not statistics.
Rebecca R. I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in June of 2015. I had lost my own mother to metastatic lung cancer in 1986.
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Rebecca C. Who would have thought mentioning to my Primary Care Physician that I needed something for a slight cough, while there for another issue would lead to a diagnosis of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer thirty days later?
Randall H. In January 2016 my best friend and partner told me he was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Together we have over 50 years of law enforcement experience and had been working together for over 10 years. I vowed to be with him every step of the way a
Randall H. In January 2016 my best friend and partner told me he was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I vowed to be with him every step of the way as he bravely fought this disease.
Ram K. My father (age 85) has suddenly lost his voice. An ENT doctor suggested a CT scan, and the CT scan showed a small lump in his lungs. An oncologist suggested for a PET CT.

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