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Stage 4 Lung Cancer

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local3 hours ago•47 min saved

Utah mom of five pursues groundbreaking double-lung transplant after Stage 4 cancer

A 39-year-old Utah mother of five who has never smoked is pursuing a rare staged double-lung transplant through Northwestern Medicine’s DREAM Program after Stage 4 cancer left her reliant on oxygen and with limited options. The first-stage surgery is planned in Chicago, after which she would be listed for donor lungs and undergo a second procedure; the family will relocate for treatment and rely on GoFundMe campaigns to cover housing, travel and medical costs.

via KUTV|

#double-lung-transplant #gofundme #local

health7 months ago•35 min saved

Firefighter Denied Cancer Treatment Coverage Sparks GoFundMe and City-Level Action

A 70-year-old San Francisco firefighter diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer says his insurer Blue Shield of California denied coverage for chemotherapy and immunotherapy, prompting a GoFundMe fundraiser and calls for city officials to intervene as treatment could cost about $50,000 out-of-pocket.

via Yahoo News UK|

#blue-shield-of-california #firefighter #health

health1 year ago•6 min saved

Woman Discovers Stage 4 Lung Cancer After Surprising Symptoms

Tania Rodrigues, a 66-year-old woman from California, was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-smoking lung cancer after experiencing a sudden visual disturbance, which was later identified as a seizure caused by brain metastases. Despite the advanced stage, targeted therapies have significantly improved her prognosis, allowing her to continue her life with a positive outlook and renewed appreciation for life. The article highlights the rise of non-smoking lung cancers, especially among women, and the importance of early detection and advancements in treatment.

via TODAY.com|

#egfr-positive #health #lung-cancer