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My mother, Annette, was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in May 2022.

My family lived in a multi-housing apartment complex for almost four years, and the quality of living drastically declined during those years.

I was diagnosed with IPF in November 1999 via a lung biopsy.

I was 52 when diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis due to the COVID-19 virus destroying my lungs.

Anybody can be born with asthma. My brother and I inherited our disease when we were babies. His developed quicker than mine because of allergies, whereas mine did not take hold until kindergarten.

My mom Patti had a history of osteoporosis with several previous compression fractures in her spine.

In May 2022, my life changed forever. After battling a continuous cough, being out of breath while working out and walking up inclines, and numerous doctor visits, I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.

I was diagnosed with IPF in November 1999 via a lung biopsy.

I want to address people about the gravity of lung diseases. My son began battling asthma at the age of 12.

I am Raymond Metz. On October 14, 2022, I visited my pulmonologist for a sleep apnea consultation. Taking initiative and with a stroke of luck, I requested a chest X-ray when my healthcare provider mentioned the low-dose lung cancer screening test.

On 9/8/22, pulmonary fibrosis claimed the life of my 23-year-old son, Gavin, who had received a diagnosis in early 2020.

On 4-22-22, my grandson was born and rushed to the NICU with respiratory distress syndrome.

I decided to start offering the Freedom from Smoking program at my organization because it fit so naturally into our Community Education program.

My name is Jen. I am 47 years old and was diagnosed on April 13, 2018 with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. To say that this was a shock is an understatement as I have never smoked a day in my life.

It's coming up on eight years now (March 27, 2013) since I lost my wife and Nelson lost his loving mother, Patricia Leonard.