LUNG FORCE Heroes | American Lung Association

Carol S. In the late 1960s at age 34, Carol’s brother experienced seizure while on vacation with his wife. After being rushed to the emergency room, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which quickly metastasized to his lungs and brain. He passed away aft
Carol S. I had a routine mammogram in August of 2016 which showed cancer. I didn't need chemo, just radiation.
Dorothy H. I am writing about my husband, Gary Head. He smoked for over 50 years then I heard about the low-dose CT scan as a screening tool for smokers. I asked the nurse practitioner about having this done for my husband and she seemed more concerned about Me
Sara G. In 2019 I was 39, and looking forward to my 40th birthday. I wanted it to be a healthy milestone, so I joined a kickboxing bootcamp. By the end, I felt amazing but thought I had pulled a muscle in my chest.
Diane S. I quit smoking in 2011. I started CT scans in 2020 once a year. Last May 2025, a scan showed a new nodule, so my doctor had me redo the scan in August.
Ellen S. Late in 2013, 930 miles apart, I sat on the other line of a phone call that changed our lives. My mom had just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to her lymph nodes and adrenal gland.
Ellen S. My uncles encouraged my mom to start smoking at the age of 13 out behind the barn.
Ellen S. Our story is about BOOP; a short story, sadly too short. The love of my life, Pat, and I were best friends, he was my rock - a large burly man full of life.
Linda T. My name is Linda and I am a 60-year-old wife, mother and grandmother. I want to shout from the rooftops how low-dose lung screening saved my life.
Melinda M. I am 55 years old and quit smoking over 11 years ago, but was worried about lung cancer. As soon as I heard about the low dose screening CT scan I requested a referral from my doctor. The scan was performed in July, 2018 and was so easy! Just lay sti
David G. In the summer of 2013, after a courageous three-year struggle, I lost my younger sister to lung cancer. She was a life-long smoker.
Mary T. Around mid-April 2019, I saw a poster for a free low-dose CT scan for smokers. I thought to myself, "Hmm, I should get one of those - I smoked for over 40 years." So, I wrote down the phone number and called to schedule a scan couple of days later.
Mary N. Lung cancer has impacted my life not once but twice and changed our family forever.
Andrea S. My mother died of lung cancer at the young age of 44. I was only 10 years old when it happened and I recently turned 44 this last month.
Wynn W. I’m a three-time cancer survivor. It all started in my lungs. My lungs kept collapsing, and the first time was in 2005.

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