Jayne’s Story

Jayne’s Story

I’m Jayne Scarborough and I was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer five months ago.  I’m a runner and very active, so this diagnosis was a shock to me, as well as my friends and family.  From the beginning, however, my friends, family, and co-workers have shown...

Shirley’s Story

Shirley’s Story

I am a 74-year-old retired woman who served our government for 28 years!  Some of those years were in a country that had a line of soot that blanketed the sky.  In another country, the host government beamed microwaves at me in an effort to pick up my conversations....

Ron’s Story

Ron’s Story

“Make light of things.” That is what Ron Sanyal (better known as #UncleRon at LCI) would tell you to do. Always remain positive no matter what life has thrown at you. Life sure did throw a lot at Ron. In December of 2016, Ron began having trouble breathing properly...

Gary’s Story

Gary’s Story

Gary Smith radiated love and care for 67 years. Growing up in Marietta, Georgia, Gary and his sister, Carol, were as close as siblings could be. When Gary went off to West Georgia State College to run track, he was a star hurdler and came in second place to Edward...

Doris’ Story

Doris’ Story

I have been living with Stage 4 Lung Cancer for three years! Lung cancer researchers have done so much with so little-they are extending lives! Imagine what they could do if lung cancer research funding increased. People like me could live long lives and maybe even be...

Angie’s Story

Angie’s Story

I was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer on 5/19/2017 - completely unexpected as I have been a non-smoker my entire life. I have been through radiation to my hip and lung, 1 year of targeted therapy, and currently have chemo regularly along with an immunotherapy...

Paige’s Story

Paige’s Story

My name is Paige Black. I am 48 years old. My husband’s name is Jason and we have a 14-year-old daughter, Allison. I was diagnosed in April 2017 with Stage 4 lung cancer (adenocarcinoma). I am currently on a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. I received...

Mike’s Story

Mike’s Story

Mike’s lung cancer story starts in 2016. After experiencing breathing spasms and tightness in my chest along with pain, Mike knew that it wasn’t his asthma bothering him. Mike began experiencing severe chest pain in July 2016 resulting in awakening in the middle of...

Cindy’s Story

Cindy’s Story

On Halloween of 2017, my younger sister Lori was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Her doctor gave her 12 weeks to live. My siblings and I immediately traveled to NY to visit my sister and our mother decided to have an early Thanksgiving since we were all there...

Lawana’s Story

Lawana’s Story

Unknowingly, I believed the myth that you had to smoke to get lung cancer. I knew that I was going to have to fight.