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Ashley discusses how speaking up for herself impacted her diagnosis journey in a positive way.

Part One of this Episode of Patient Conversations with Leah. Ashley she describes her unusual diagnosis journey explaining how she advocated for herself and spoke up for herself and it paid off. She was ultimately diagnosed with stage 1A non-small cell lung cancer at just 38 years old. Ashley describes how she has still had to allow herself time to heal physically and learn how to process the up and…

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Episode 4

Diagnosed with lung cancer: the LAST THING Haley expected!

Join us for an inspiring and sincere conversation in the latest episode of the YLCI Podcast: Patient Conversations Series. Hosted by Leah Phillips, lung cancer patient and co-founder of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative, this episode spotlights Haley, who was diagnosed with Stage IV EGFR NSCLC. Haley and Leah live just minutes from one another. Haley discusses how their local community of friends and co-workers have been an instrumental source…

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Episode 3

She Hiked Every Day and Still Got Lung Cancer

Samantha was diagnosed recently with HER2 lung cancer, which came as a complete shock. In this episode she takes a deep into the deep emotions that accompany this sort of diagnosis considering her young age and prime physical health. Samantha shares about the invaluable support she received from other patients in the Young Lung Cancer Facebook group and how that inspired her to do more for her own HER2 patient…

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Episode 2

Still Fighting Six Years Later

Chasity Harney, has been living with stage IV lung cancer since 2018. In this episode she takes a deep dive into the realities of living with young lung cancer. In their candid discussion Leah and Chasity share their personal experiences, touching on Chasity’s diagnosis story, the invaluable support from other patient advocates, and navigating family life while managing treatment. They also explore the power of hope, and the strength required…

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