Lingering Cough Led To Stage 4 Lung Cancer! - Shauna | Stage 4 Lung Cancer | The Patient Story

Shauna was 51 when a lingering cough after a cold led her to urgent care during her lunch break. An X-ray revealed a mass in her lung and within weeks she was diagnosed with ALK-positive lung cancer that had already spread to both lungs. In this cancer vlog, Shauna shares her journey through biopsies, scans, and targeted therapy that kept her stable for five years. She opens up about the side effects, the moment she realized her future as a grandmother might be cut short, and the strength she found in faith, family, and support groups. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and learning to live fully without fear. Thank you, Shauna, for sharing your story to help others. Want to hear more about Shauna's diagnosis of Lung Cancer? 👉 https://thepatientstory.com/?s=lung+c... #lungcancer #lungcancerawareness #lungproblems #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms 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: 0:00 Meet Shauna 0:29 When I First Noticed Something Was Wrong 2:41 The Moment Everything Changed 3:21 I Searched For A Different Opinion 5:02 How I Learned About My Biomarker 5:50 My Treatment Plan 9:01 What Life Is Like On A Targeted Therapy 10:35 I’m Considering Clinical Trials 12:15 My Message Of Hope 13:25 What I Want Others To Know Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   Lingering Cough Led To Stage 4 Lung Cancer! - Shauna | Stage 4 Lung Cancer | The Patient Story    • Lingering Cough Led To Stage 4 Lung Cancer...