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

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 👉 Subscribe to hear more real stories from young adults living with lung cancer. ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns or guidance. #lungcancer #egfr #younglungcancer #neverSmoker #patientstory #cancerdiagnosis #tagrisso #delayeddiagnosis #advocate #cancerawareness 📢 Welcome to the Young Lung Cancer Initiative! We are dedicated to raising awareness, sharing stories, and empowering/ supporting young people impacted by lung cancer. 🌐 Visit Our Website: https://ylci.org/ 🤍Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: @younglungcancer X: @younglungcancer Private Facebook Young Lung Cancer Patient & Caregiver Group:   / 15pezhuvdw   Support Our Cause: https://givebutter.com/ylci YLCI Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/young-l... 📧 Contact Us Have questions or want to collaborate? Email us at younglungcancerinitiative@gmail.com