Advocate Spotlight: Shante N. Freckleton
Shante N. Freckleton has participated in two Breathe Deep walks since 2018 and with her team Datsy’s GIrls, formed in honor of her mother who passed away in 2017, and has raised
Shante N. Freckleton has participated in two Breathe Deep walks since 2018 and with her team Datsy’s GIrls, formed in honor of her mother who passed away in 2017, and has raised
I was diagnosed with Stage IV adenocarcinoma NSCLC in July 2020. As if dealing with the coronavirus pandemic were not hard enough, I found out that my slight cough, phlegm, and
Before I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I did not know anything about palliative care. If pushed, I might say it was similar to hospice care. Now, I know the only similarity
On July 1, 2020, at the age of 33 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV Adenocarcinoma. I had some mild symptoms before my diagnosis, but they could all be explained away
It ’s a strange feeling, becoming THE mom in the “I know a young mom with two kids who got lung cancer at 37 years old” type of stories. It ’s an urban legend, but it’s also my
It took my doctors 9 months to diagnose me with lung cancer. It started in August 2018. I was coughing, having trouble breathing, and rapidly losing weight. They tried everything
Years ago, I got a tattoo on my foot that says “Never say never.” The “V’s” are ribbons: one ribbon is pink for breast cancer, for the many friends I supported who faced the
When I first started chemotherapy to treat my lung cancer, my doctor insisted I would not lose my hair. She told me I might have other side effects, such as nausea, fatigue, and
In 2015, we received the most shocking news of our lives: our vibrant mother - a deacon’s wife, piano player at church, 30-year state employee, tireless caretaker and laundry
Some lung cancer treatments can result in side effects that are emotionally difficult to manage, such as hair loss. It is completely normal to feel upset about losing your hair. A
It’s shocking how many people with lung cancer go through the same struggles I did to get diagnosed. Whether you have symptoms or not, it can take a long time to arrive at a lung
Rose Vining was initially diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011; she had two recurrences in the 5 years after her diagnosis. Over the years, she had several treatments, including two