Doctors Dismissed His Pain. Months Later: Stage 4 Lung Cancer | John's Lung Cancer Story

Описание: Chapters
00:00 Introduction to John's Journey with Lung Cancer
00:33 The Initial Symptoms and Diagnosis
04:36 Receiving the Diagnosis: Shock and Reality
05:38 Navigating Treatment Options
07:59 Surgery and Stage 4: The Procedure and Aftermath
08:57 Current Treatment and Reflections

In this episode of Patient Conversations with Leah, we meet John — a healthy 40-year-old, with no smoking history, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer after months of being dismissed by doctors.

What started as unexplained back pain turned out to be something far more serious. John shares the emotional and physical toll of his delayed diagnosis, his experience navigating treatment options, biomarker testing (EGFR), and undergoing lung cancer surgery. He opens up about the importance of second opinions, self-advocacy in healthcare, and what life looks like now on targeted therapy (Tagrisso).

🗣 Topics covered:

Delayed diagnosis of lung cancer

Stage 4 lung cancer in young adults

Never-smoker lung cancer stories

EGFR-positive lung cancer treatment

The emotional journey after a shocking diagnosis

Patient-led advocacy and second opinions

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This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns or guidance.

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