Never Smoked to STAGE 4 LUNG CANCER! - Lindsay | Stage 4b Lung Cancer | The Patient Story

Lindsay Wagner, a devoted mother of two, was living an active and healthy life when she began experiencing pain in her side. Assuming it was a minor injury, Lindsay’s world was turned upside down when a visit to the ER led to a shocking discovery—lung cancer. Despite never having smoked, Lindsay was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, which had spread to her brain, liver, bones, and kidneys.

In this cancer vlog, Lindsay shares her emotional journey from the initial diagnosis to undergoing targeted therapy, which brought her cancer under control, even as she faced intense side effects. Her story is one of strength, advocacy, and the power of community support.

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

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Lindsay
0:25 Starting feeling a pain in my side
2:21 My shocking cancer diagnosis
4:30 I was told I only had weeks to live
6:40 My life saving cancer therapy
9:43 Lorlatinib side effects
12:39 My ongoing treatment
15:34 What kept me going
18:07 My advice: Don't be afraid

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