LUNG FORCE Heroes | American Lung Association

Jennifer K. My name is Jen. I am 44 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.
Jennifer K. After my husband passed away from lung cancer at age 35, I vowed that I would never let his memory fade.
Jennifer J. My story is about my aunt Helen. She was misdiagnosed at first with stage 1 lung cancer and a month later was told it was stage 4.
Jennifer A. One summer, I had a cough that just wouldn't go away. It seemed to get worse over the course of a month.
Jennie V. Two time lung cancer survivor, 2003 and 2013. Ten years apart, blessed to still be here.
Jen H. I have non-small cell lung cancer since February of 2014. I was 67 years old then.
Jenese B. In 2009, I caught a respiratory virus. I was sick for 2 months and ended up in hospital with an enlarged heart - It was keeping me going!
Jeffrey T. My story begins in the summer of 2009 when I had an appointment with my doctor for a severe cough after eating. My doctor told me I needed to change my diet and lose weight, which I did.
Jeff M. I was diagnosed nsclc 3a in Sept. '17. Six weeks of aggressive chemo and radiation followed. I continued to work and run throughout treatments.
Jean P. My dad died six months ago from lung cancer.
Jeanne D. I wanted to make a comment to Jackie D. and all other patients who have been diagnosed with lambert-eaton, an autoimmune disorder. This condition is life-altering. It affects your daily quality of living. I have suffered eye lid drooping, difficulty
Jeanne B.
Jeanne B. March 2015 I woke up with intense pain in my stomach. I rushed to the hospital where I had my gall bladder removed. The doctor gave me my X-rays and told me to see my primary doctor right away. There were two nodules on my right lung.
Jean M. In January, 2005, during a pre-surgical exam, a chest X-ray revealed a spot on my dad’s lung. It was lung cancer and he had a lobectomy. My dad was 76 at the time and was a vibrant, active guy.
Jaymie B.

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