LUNG FORCE Heroes | American Lung Association

Barry B. My father died from lung cancer in June of 2013. Prior to his diagnosis, he was a strong, healthy and active man.
Barb R. My story begins with a persistent cough that was diagnosed as pneumonia with no x-ray done. The medication I was given did not work, back to the doctor (twice), more medication that still did not help.
Barbara T. I was busy getting ready to retire and I did not see a cancer diagnosis as part of my future. But, there it was.
Barbara T. It has been two years, and I have just had my third CAT scan. Two years ago they found a nodule in my left lung so now I have scans every 6 months. I have my next one this coming December 2019.
Barbara S. I lost my beautiful momma last October 16th, 2019 to Squamous Cell Lung Cancer.
Barbara P. My family had a most brilliant, compassionate, successful, Christian husband, father, & relative, named Jack Byrd. Jack lost his life entirely too soon to tobacco & chemical products such as these. He was a firm parent; but, very fair. He absolutely
Barbara L. My husband was diagnosed almost ten years ago with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. It is not a death sentence.
Barbara C. Lung Cancer Tarceva mutation chemo
Barbara A. My mother never smoked but was diagnosed with lung cancer at 76, and died of the disease at age 80. They didn't have CT scans in those days so by the time she was diagnosed, it was too late - although she did live longer than expected.
Bailey G. My beautiful Mama's life was cut far too short due to a horribly misunderstood disease - lung cancer.
Avis P. My name is Avis Corley Porter of Thaxton, MS in Pontotoc County. I am honored to be requested to write an article on "My Journey with Lung Cancer."
Austin H. My Grandpa's original diagnosis for lung cancer was back in 2012. After fighting on and off, we received his final diagnosis of cancer around Memorial Day in 2017. He passed away in October of 2017.
Ashley S. In July 2017, I went to see a pulmonologist for shortness of breath, thinking it was probably only asthma. After an x-ray revealed a spot on my left lung my mind began racing.
Ashley R. After enduring bouts of pneumonia and other debilitating respiratory issues, I was finally diagnosed in 2013, at the age of 32, with a pulmonary neuroendocrine tumor (NET).
Ashley M. In October 2012, I was an average sophomore attending The Pennsylvania State University. Life was great; I had a wonderful boyfriend, great friends, and I was loving the college life.

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