Shared Stories | American Lung Association

Earnestine B. Broken….In many ways this word describes how I feel about myself. I was diagnosed with Scleroderma 20 years ago,
David B. My story is all too similar with many you will read. My mother passed away after battling lung cancer for the greater part of a decade.
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.
Cathy Z. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014 despite my internist insisting I was healthy and did not need the recently-introduced low-dose CT scan that I requested.
Michelle H. My name is Michelle Hills, I was diagnosed with Stage IV ALK Positive Lung Cancer in September, 2018.
Susanne L. I am a Nurse Practitioner and have worked for 21 years - certified in Family Practice Medicine in the state of Iowa. I saw many, many patients during this time, and diagnosed and treated many lung infections, emphysema, COPD, and lung cancer cases.
Paul S. Life as I knew it changed profoundly over the course of a few weeks in 2017.
Valerie D. A pivotal moment…can you reflect on one of the on the pivotal moments in your life and how those moments of clarity have given you new perspectives and opportunities for change?
Irisaida M. I’m a stage IV cancer patient. I fight to live, but every day I also fight to breathe. In 2017 I learned that my uterine cancer distantly metastasized from my uterus to my left lung. It didn’t spread, it jumped.
Cristina K. I am asked to share my LUNG FORCE story, but, truthfully, the story is not mine, it really is all about my husband Rob.
Megan N. I wasn't feeling well for a while, probably three years. I was tired, short of breathe and I kept getting hives.
Shantel V. I joined the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative in honor of my grandmother, Doris, who passed away from lung cancer at the age of 79. She was the light of my life and a living example of love.
Donna F. My husband, Mo, was very fortunate that seven years ago his primary care doctor was aware of the screening for lung cancer for high-risk individuals.
G G. Approximately six years ago our next door neighbors built an outdoor fireplace with a chimney only 12' high.
Yeimi G. Freedom From Smoking isn’t just about quitting, it’s about creating a ‘New You’ and connecting participants with services that lay the foundation for healthier lifestyles. It provides hope and community connections to so many who are underserved.

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