Lung Cancer Symptoms that Led to My STAGE 4 Diagnosis (Shortness of breath + Chest pain)

At 33, Megan Flanagan was an active mom of two when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 ALK Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. After months of being told her chest pain was "just a pulled muscle" or "anxiety," a trip to the ER revealed a tumor in her lung and cancer that had spread to her spine and lymph nodes. Everything changed when biomarker testing revealed she was ALK positive because it meant Megan could bypass traditional chemotherapy for targeted therapy. Within ten days on her therapy, Megan was off the couch and playing with her daughters again. Today, she is No Evidence of Disease and dedicated to breaking the stigma of lung cancer. Thank you, Megan F, for sharing your story to help others. #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms Thank you to Pfizer for its support of our patient story. The Patient Story retains full editorial control over all content. The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 00:00 - early lung cancer symptoms (shortness of breath and chest pain) 01:00 - ER visit and path to diagnosis 03:45 - Biomarker testing for lung cancer (ALK Positive) 07:03 - response to targeted therapy for ALK Positive lung cancer 08:28 - no evidence of disease stage 4 lung cancer Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory