LUNG FORCE Heroes | American Lung Association

Ruthann B. My husband had cancer in his esophagus and we were told that he also had cancer in his stomach on November 14, 2008.
Russell W. At the age of 10 I was diagnosed with asthma. At 36 I had a stroke. The paramedics came and visited me in hospital after I had my stroke as they didn't believe I had survived. After rebuilding my life after the stroke, I was hit with yet another heal
Ruby H. My husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and when we went to see the surgeon, he informed us that there was a spot on the lung.
Roy M. During the summer of 2004, I was coughing up blood. My primary doctor sent me to see a lung specialist, who performed tests on me. He diagnosed me as having lung cancer.
Roxanne R. In January of 2015, at the age of 64, Rose Ann Alderete, my mother, was diagnosed with lung cancer. The cancer was found in the lining of her lungs and was detected at Stage 4. She had been experiencing pain in her back for a few weeks and went to th
Rose W. In January 2013, at the age of 52, I was diagnosed with stage 2b lung cancer. I was terrified.
Rose G. For more than 20 years, my husband Alan has participated in the Autumn Escape Bike Trek, the American Lung Association’s three-day cycling fundraiser that begins in Plymouth, MA and ends in Cape Cod.
Rose B. My grandmother had a massive stroke and had also been diagnosed with lung cancer, and in just six quick months she was gone. Her story is quite sad!
Ronda D. I was diagnosed two years ago with stage 3B lung cancer, my bonus was Horner’s Syndrome due to the location of my tumor (Pancoast). I have since been upgraded to stage IV.
Ron D. My wife was diagnosed lung cancer, never was a smoker. 2009 diagnosis and I took care of her until the end. Together 40 years.
Ronald S. I changed my primary care physician. I was feeling fine and just looking for some refills of blood pressure meds. Taking my history, she recommended that I obtain a low dose CT scan. The scan was simple and easy to obtain.
Ronald M. I survived the past two years of chemo for stage IV lung cancer.
Ronald E. Cathy Elliott was my hero and my mom. She was a heavy smoker - I remember growing up asking her to quit over and over again. My sister would also ask her as well, but she was just addicted.
Rodney T. My father was diagnosed with lung cancer, He quit smoking in 1955. He was experiencing chest pain so he went to the doctor who ordered X-rays and CAT scans.
Robyn C. My husband found out he had lung cancer with a chest x-ray. I want people facing lung cancer to get treatment as soon as possible.

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