I have lung cancer. I had my follow up scan Monday and spoke with my doctor this morning. The cancer is slow growing, and there are some new spots. Fortunately, there is nothing outside of the lung. I will have another scan again in April to see where things stand. …
Read More »Gloria’s Story (Lung Cancer)
The power in my story is my faith in prayer. I had the best oncologists and radiation technicians. I also knew God had his hand in their decision for the amount of radiation I needed and the type and amount of chemotherapy I needed. Friends and family had prayer chains …
Read More »Denise’s Story (Lung Cancer)
My name is Denise. When I was 53 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer of the right lung. It was November 7, 2014. I had a malignant pleural effusion (MPE) that was found after months of symptoms and doctors appointments. The fluid contained malignant cells—non-small cell …
Read More »Vicki’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Breast, Lung, and Brain Cancer)
My name is Vicki Oliva. I am 57-years-old and an 11-year survivor of breast cancer. Thankfully, due to regular mammograms, it was caught early, and I was able to have a lumpectomy and 7 weeks of radiation, plus 5 years on tamoxifen. Early detection is key for any cancer. Last …
Read More »Jennifer’s Story (Lung Cancer)
I call my experience “My Unexpected Journey.” My writings of love, family and a cancer diagnosis. Sharing My Journey of Lung Cancer, Surgery and Chemotherapy. The good days and the bad. Taking a step back and looking at the big picture with the love of family and friends. In January …
Read More »Katelyn’s Story (Lung Cancer)
My grandmother finished her last round of chemotherapy on my grandpa’s birthday, May 12, 2014. I can’t think of a better birthday gift she could have given to her husband of over 30 years. My grandma has lung cancer, and she is winning the fight. Her tumor is shrinking. The …
Read More »Susie’s Story (Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer)
My story…where do I start. It starts with my mom, my hero, and my best friend and ends with her and my sister, my very bestest friend. Five years ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and what a trooper she was. She did chemo, radiation, and everything! I …
Read More »Karen’s Story (Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer)
I have always been aware of cancer and the devastation it causes. Before I was even born cancer had taken my grandfather and uncle from me. Growing up I knew several cousins, aunts, and uncles who had also been inflicted. But it wasn’t until 1996 that cancer became a part …
Read More »Cindy’s Story (Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer)
Since 1999 I have been fighting cancer. The first round was breast cancer at the age of 42. It was invasive ductal, stage II A. My treatment was a mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. I fought like a girl without any issues until 2010. I had a slight cough that would …
Read More »Michelle’s Story (Endometrial Cancer, Lung Cancer)
I had been having female problems for the last 4 plus years. I thought I was pregnant at the age of 40 for the first time because I had not had a period for two months. I took a pregnancy test, and two day later started my period. It lasted …
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