How I CAUGHT My Lung CANCER EARLY - And How You Can Too! - Donnita | Lung Cancer | The Patient Story

Описание: Donnita was diagnosed with lung cancer at 68, despite having no symptoms. After pushing for a routine lung cancer screening, she was shocked to receive a stage 1 diagnosis.

In this cancer vlog, Donnita shares how she navigated the medical system, the fear of recurrence, and her struggles with the stigma around lung cancer. She opens up about her personal experiences, the importance of screening, and why no one should feel shame for their diagnosis.

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

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Donnita
0:28 I Had No Symptoms
2:34 Why I Decided To Undergo Screening
3:30 Radiological Scans
4:29 Surgical Intervention
5:48 Realizations and Joining Communities
7:50 Handling Survivor's Guilt
8:14 Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
10:05 How Smoking Culture Impacted My Life
12:22 How My Feelings Shifted
13:54 Why I Want To Share My Story
15:15 How I Advocated For Myself
17:35 How My Identity Shifted
18:24 What I Want People To Know About Lung Cancer

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How A Lung Cancer Screening Caught My CANCER - Donnita | Lung Cancer | The Patient Story
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