On a new episode of Patient Conversations with Leah: Teri, who is living with stage 4 lung cancer, shares her story alongside Leah as they reflect on their experiences. Teri opens up about her journey to diagnosis, emphasizing the frustration she felt when her doctor did not take her symptoms seriously. She describes the delays…
Read MoreLexi’s lung cancer story: She advocated for herself with her children in mind
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 Lexi Valasek, who was diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC in November 2023 with a EGFR mutation and exon…
Read MoreMaria has been diagnosed with 3 cancers over the past 9 years
oin us for another uplifting and sincere conversation in the fourth episode of the YLCI Podcast: Patient Conversations with Leah. Hosted by Leah Phillips, lung cancer patient and co-founder of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative, alongside Maria Elliott. Maria has been diagnosed with 3 different cancers over the past 9 years, including stage 4 EGFR…
Read MoreStephen almost gave up on his dream of marriage and kids
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 Stephen Huff, who was diagnosed with Stage IV, ALK Positive NSCLC in 2018 at the young age of…
Read MoreShe went from being a Doctor, to a Patient, and then to an Advocate
Join us for an inspiring and insightful 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 features Dr. Sydney Barned, a young physician diagnosed with ALK positive lung cancer at just 33 years old. In…
Read MoreDiagnosed 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.…
Read MoreShe 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…
Read MoreStill 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…
Read MoreLiving Fully with Young Lung Cancer
A Discussion on Hope, Parenting, and Resilience: In this candid discussion, Leah and Karly share their personal experiences, touching on the challenges of parenting while living with lung cancer, the power of hope, and the unwavering resilience needed to navigate life with a diagnosis. They also explore how to manage treatment, mental health, and finding…
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