LUNG FORCE Heroes | American Lung Association

Cheryl C. WOW! It's true, all you need is lungs to get lung cancer! I have always been a active and healthy living person - or so I thought.
Stephanie B. At the age of 37, nodules were found on my lung, but after several CT scans and a PET scan, it was determined they were benign.
Claudia G. I was diagnosed on February 19, 2020, with a malignant neoplasm in my lower right lung.
Karley G. I was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 18. I dealt with symptoms for months, and no one suspected I had lung cancer due to my age and active lifestyle.
Nicole M. I’m 45 years old and was diagnosed in December 2021 with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the lungs.
Jacquelyn B. I went to my regular physician for my annual check up. My weight was fine with no loss or gain, no hypertension, blood pressure excellent, heart rate well within normal limits. I was feeling great! My husband and I exercised daily, walking up and dow
Peter R. I have a good outcome story. On April 27, 1994, I had a car accident. I complained about chest pain caused by the seat belt. A CAT scan was taken and several nodules were spotted.
Gary D. In 2019, my lower left lung was removed as it had a cancerous spot.
Amy V. My husband was diagnosed in June 2021 with stage 4b non-small cell lung cancer with an EGFR exon 20 insertion factor.
Yvonne A. Back in 2019, I was diagnosed with stage 2B lung cancer. In 2020, I had a lobectomy in my lower right lung. The surgeon removed the lower half of my right lung.
Amanda L. My mother, Annette, was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in May 2022.
Patti U. My mom Patti had a history of osteoporosis with several previous compression fractures in her spine.
Erin H. In May 2022, my life changed forever. After battling a continuous cough, being out of breath while working out and walking up inclines, and numerous doctor visits, I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.
Jennifer K. My name is Jen. I am 47 years old and was diagnosed on April 13, 2018 with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. To say that this was a shock is an understatement as I have never smoked a day in my life.
Jay C. It's coming up on eight years now (March 27, 2013) since I lost my wife and Nelson lost his loving mother, Patricia Leonard.

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