On August 11, 2015 I was told I have lung cancer. Three days later, after additional testing, I was told my cancer was Stage IV. My lung cancer has spread to my spine. Surgery is not an option. There is no cure. They can only manage my lung cancer with radiation and chemotherapy.

The funny thing is I haven't smoked for 14 years. My job is physically demanding. I still go to work every day. And up until just a few weeks before my diagnosis, I was going to my runner's club once a week after work. Other than my lungs feeling congested and heavy and this annoying cough, I feel perfectly fine.

*Nearly 80% of new lung cancer cases are former and never smokers.

*The percentage of lung cancer diagnosed before it has spread is 15%, compared to prostate cancer (81%) and breast cancer (60%).

*The 5-year survival rate of lung cancer is 16.8%. Breast cancer has advanced to 89.2% and prostate cancer to 98.9%.

The odds are against me. But I'm ready to fight to beat the odds. At this beginning point of my journey I'm already finding there are much needed medications that are very expensive, even with insurance.

Thank you for your support while I fight to win this war against Stage IV Lung Cancer.
~Lisa Moran