From Lingering Cough to Stage 4 Lung Cancer l Laura’s Patient Story

Laura was in her 30s when she noticed a persistent cough, fatigue, and joint pain. Her world changed after tests revealed stage 4 ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.

In this cancer vlog, Laura shares her journey from the first symptoms to targeted therapy, including her experience with multiple TKIs and a clinical trial. She opens up about rebuilding her life, redefining identity, and learning to value quality of life over length of life. Her story is one of resilience and honest reflection.

Thank you, Laura, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Laura
0:54 How She Knew Something Was Off
2:26 Doctor Pushes for Testing
3:30 How Laura Found Her Care Team
4:24 Firt Finding Out Her Diagnosis Over the Phone
6:55 Having More Hope After Genetic Testing
9:40 How Her Diagnosis Impacts Her Daily
10:35 How She Looks at Life Now
11:06 Finding Strength in the People Matter the Most

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