Lung Cancer Survivors | Stories of Hope and Courage

Guest Dr Drew Moghanaki with host, James Hiter

SABR for Lung Cancer: What Every Patient Should Know About Stereotactic Radiation

Dr. Drew Moghanaki explains how SABR delivers precise radiation in just 1-5 treatments—often with no side effects and no surgery required.

Patient Education Podcast

biomarker testing, radiation, screening, second opinion, stereotactic radiotherapy, treatment

Innovative Cancer Treatment Preserves Surfing Passion: Paul Hendrix’s Journey

Faced with lung cancer, surfer Paul Hendrix chose innovative SBRT treatment over traditional surgery, preserving both his lung and beloved ocean passion.

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radiation, screening, stereotactic radiotherapy

Jim and Gail with big smiles while enjoying their travels.

From Cough to Clinical Trial: Jim’s Small Cell Lung Cancer Journey

Vietnam Veteran Jim Fackler’s persistent cough led to a shocking diagnosis. Discover how a cutting-edge clinical trial became his unexpected lifeline against small cell lung cancer.

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chemotherapy, clinical trials, immunotherapy, radiation

Lung cancer after radiation therapy: Courtney Silbiger’s Story

Being diagnosed with lung cancer after radiation therapy for breast cancer was a gut punch for Courtney. Learn more about her personal lung cancer journey.

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ALK+, chemotherapy, radiation, stage 4, targeted therapy

What Happens After Radiation Treatment for Lung Cancer: Missy Petersen’s Story

Radiation is referred to as the gift that keeps on giving due to its side effects. Find out what happened to Missy after lung cancer radiation treatment.

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ALK+, radiation, side effects

How EGFR Mutation Testing Gave Amy Hope

Amy was a smoker when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Find out how EGFR mutation testing revealed the true cause of her cancer and saved her life.

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EGFR, radiation, smoking, stage 4, stigma, targeted therapy

From Four Lung Cancer Diagnoses to No Evidence of Disease: Ginny Hamlin’s Story

Ginny Hamlin was a healthy, half-marathon running, 55-year-old when she was first diagnosed with lung cancer. She would be diagnosed 3 more times, but now she has no evidence of disease (NED). Here’s her story.

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chemotherapy, NED, radiation, stage 3

From a Cough to Lung Cancer: Michele Running is Exercising Her Way Through Lung Cancer Treatment

Michele’s lung cancer cough led her to a proper diagnosis. Now, she is using exercise, a sense of humor, and grace to get through her lung cancer treatment.

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ALK+, chemotherapy, NED, radiation, stage 3, treatment

From Uncertain Lung Cancer Test Results to Immunotherapy: Sandy’s Story

Even after her test results came back inconclusive, Sandy Spears knew she had lung cancer. Since 2015, Sandy has faced new obstacles, more tests, and ongoing treatment.

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chemotherapy, immunotherapy, NSCLC, PD-L1, radiation, stage 4

Montessa Lee’s Small Cell Lung Cancer Story

Small cell lung cancer treatment was an unexpected addition to 28-year-old Montessa Lee’s holiday season. Through perseverance and specialized treatment, Montessa is in recovery.

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chemotherapy, radiation, small cell lung cancer

Finding Her Voice After a Cancer Diagnosis | Marla Celeri’s Story

Emergency room case manager and nurse Marla Celeri knew something was wrong when her persistent cough and hoarse voice worsened. Listening to her gut saved her life – fighting adenocarcinoma lung cancer. Now Marla says,” I got my voice back and I plan to use it.”

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adenocarcinoma, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, stage 4

No Evidence of Disease: Tiffany Fagnani’s Story

At the time of her lung cancer diagnosis, Tiffany was not only a nurse case manager, but also the primary caregiver to her younger brother, Joseph, who has Cerebral Palsy. Tiffany’s diagnosis meant a fight of her own.

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adenocarcinoma, metastasis, NED, radiation, stage 4, targeted therapy