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Because 1 in 15 people will have lung cancer in their lifetime, it is important to understand why lung cancer is seen in a negative way by the public. Holli Kolkey, of Genentech, discusses some of the barriers to lung cancer treatment and the role of genetics in this disease. Read More ›
“Hope” is Jill Libles Feldman’s mantra in her personal battle with lung cancer. Jill lost her mom, dad, aunt, and 2 grandparents to lung cancer before she was 30. Read More ›
The decision to watch and wait was right for my dad and for our family, and being able to talk about all the options with the doctor and primary nurse helped us make the right decision.
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Male breast cancer survivor Ambrose Kirkland's story, a 2015 Hero of Hope nominee. Read More ›
The following section features a selection of patient stories submitted to the 2015 Hero of Hope™ Patient Award. These stories illustrate the range of extraordinary patient profiles submitted by patients, family members, friends, and healthcare providers. Read More ›
The following section features a selection of patient stories submitted to the 2015 Hero of Hope™ Patient Award. These stories illustrate the range of extraordinary patient profiles submitted by patients, family members, friends, and healthcare providers. Read More ›
Lung cancer accounts for more than a quarter of all cancer deaths and is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Read More ›
Only smokers get lung cancer? Young people don’t get cancer? These myths and more are debunked in this article. Read More ›
Lung cancer can be a shocking diagnosis, especially for people who are active, healthy, or non-smokers. However, people are beginning to live longer and better with this disease thanks to recent advances in research. Read More ›
By Emily Weber
On October 31, 2012, Rebecca Cavagnari underwent surgery to remove her left lung. Six rounds of chemotherapy followed and by May 2013 she had finished treatment. Cavagnari credits her running group with lifting her spirits and supporting her throughout her treatment. Read More ›