Stage 4 lung cancer survivor: A shift in perspective helped me find gratitude
I’ve never been a smoker and have always lived an extremely healthy lifestyle. So, when I was diagnosed with a rare stage 4 lung cancer a few months ago, I thought there must be some mistake.
I spent a full month afterward in a state of disbelief. Sometimes, I’d think, “This is ridiculous. They’ve got the wrong person.” Other days, I’d think, “Oh, my God. This is really happening!” It was a time of volatile emotions, fear and uncertainty...
Stage 4 lung cancer survivor: Why I joined a targeted therapy clinical trial at UT MD Anderson
I work in the pharmaceutical industry with a drug that treats Parkinson’s disease symptoms, so I’m familiar with the drug-vetting process....