Learn more about the experiences of recent patients of Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center:
Sunny's journey with lung cancer has been filled with challenges, starting from a seemingly innocent tickle in her throat. After months of misdiagnosis and uncertainty at her local hospital led to the discovery of a baseball-sized tumor in her lung, Sunny sought help at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Sharon was enjoying a cruise from Boston to Bermuda with her husband when she started coughing up blood. The diagnosis confirmed that she had squamous cell carcinoma in the right upper lobe of her lung. Read more about Sharon's road to recovery.
After a pioneering minimally invasive lung surgery for Stage III adenocarcinoma, Joan has been cancer-free for six years. Despite losing her right lung, she continues to travel extensively, exploring places like Patagonia and Zion National Park, among her many adventures. Read her inspiring story here.
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