LUNG FORCE Heroes
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Patt P. A random flyer in the mail, in 2016, advertising “Body Scans” for a reasonable price started my cancer journey.
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Melinda M. I started receiving Low Dose CT scans in 2015 because my insurance started paying for it and my primary care physician highly recommended I get them.
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Barbara F. The VA noted a spot during X-ray for pneumonia in 2016.
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Kathy M. Lung cancer’s impact on my family was devastatingly swift and profound.
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Sharon A. I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer (carcinoid tumor) and had 1/3 of my lower left lung removed in May, 2024.
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Karen U. At the age of 60, while out of town in June 2021, I woke up one morning with pain in my upper back which I attributed to sleeping poorly on a pull-out couch.
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Elizabeth G. I am a lung cancer survivor. My cancer was discovered incidentally in a CT scan done for shortness of breath.
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Thomas R. On April 20th, 2020, I had half of my right lung removed due to lung cancer.
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Debby G. I had stage 1 lung cancer, my right upper lobe was removed.
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Michael S. Hi, my name is Michael. I have small cell carcinoma, also known as small cell lung cancer.
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Tammy F. In July of 2023 I experienced a piercing pain in my back around my shoulder blade.
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Charlie H. I ride because my dad unfortunately died at the age of 39 of lung cancer. So, I do it to honor him and help those who need it.
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Shelley M. When I went to the doctor with pain in my lower right side, I never expected to find out that I had lung cancer.
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Ann S.
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David C. Lung cancer was never on my radar. I’m young; still in my 30s. As a former Division One athlete, I’ve been active all my life and have remained active through sports and regular exercise.
