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As a members-based organization and a community, we work with passion and dedication to ensure that those impacted by lung cancer get the care they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. 

Every story is different, every person’s journey is different, every volunteer has a different reason for dedicating their time to their advocacy efforts— all of these stories show strength and determination and a deep understanding of the power of uniting together. 

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My Lung Cancer Story – Merel Hennink

This is Shaun Hill. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2022. It came as a shock to him as he never expected anyone like him to get lung cancer. Shaun's experience highlights how anyone with lungs can get lung cancer and how targeted therapies can make a change. If you have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer and are looking for a patient organisation near you, visit https://www.lungcancereurope.eu/our-members/ to find out more. Follow us for more insightful content 📲 and please share our posts! Together we can raise awareness for lung cancer 🤍 Learn more at https://www.lungcancereurope.eu/
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My Lung Cancer Story – Shaun Hill

This is Annette Hans. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005. Although frightened at the start, she met many people along her journey who encouraged her and gave her hope. As an active and passionate advocate, her wish is that everyone affected by lung cancer receives the best possible treatment no matter where they are. If you have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer and are looking for a patient organisation near you, visit https://www.lungcancereurope.eu/our-members/ to find out more. Subscribe for more insightful content 📲 Together we can raise awareness for lung cancer 🤍
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My Lung Cancer Story – Annette Hans

This is Christian from Germany. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007. He explains how his experience moved him to do more for others. In his story, he recounts how talking with others impacted by lung cancer helped him develop his own coping strategy and gave him the strength and determination to help others. If you have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer and are looking for a patient organisation near you, visit https://www.lungcancereurope.eu/our-members/ to find out more. Subscribe for more insightful content 📲 Together, we can raise awareness for lung cancer 🤍
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My Lung Cancer Story – Christian Schmitt-Plank

This is Shani Shilo. Her husband was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at 43 years old. They felt as if their world had collapsed on them. She recounts their journey, highlighting her role as a caregiver and how everyone around a person living with lung cancer is impacted but can also work together towards improving quality of life outcomes. If you have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer and are looking for a patient organisation near you, visit https://www.lungcancereurope.eu/our-members/ to find out more. Follow us for more insightful content 📲 and please share our posts! Together we can raise awareness for lung cancer 🤍
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My Lung Cancer Story – Shani Shilo

Meet Amy from Bristol, who was diagnosed with ALK+ lung cancer. 👋 Thanks to biomarker testing, Amy was able to be put on a pill, which was a much easier and a more convenient form of treatment for her. Amy is still able to do all the things she could do before her diagnosis, such as travelling, going out with friends, and working full time! 😊👏💖 Amy’s experience shows why it's so important to ask your doctor if biomarker testing should be performed. ✅ 💓Many thanks to ALK+ International for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Amy Clark

Meet Nicola Mansi, 58 years old, from Italy. 👋 ✅ Biomarker testing allowed him to access targeted therapies that improved his life both physically and emotionally. 📽️Watch how Nicola’s quality of life improved thanks to biomarker testing. If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, find out if your tumour should undergo biomarker testing. It can open up new treatment pathways that could increase the chances of a better outcome! Talk to your healthcare professional today to see whether you could benefit from biomarker testing. 💓Many thanks to WALCE for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Nicola Mansi (Italian)

Meet Yvonne from London, UK. 👋 When she found out her tumour had the ALK mutation, it helped her to access more targeted therapies and brought hope to her difficult situation. 🤍 🎯Our goal is to help as many people as possible become more aware of biomarker testing and see how it can bring hope and better treatment options for those impacted by lung cancer. 💓Many thanks to ALK+ International for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Yvonne Diaz

Meet Jan, a loving mother and caregiver from the UK. 👋 Jan's daughter Amy was diagnosed with ALK+ lung cancer at just 20 years old. Amy is now living a great life, working full-time, and going mountain climbing! How is this possible? Thanks to biomarker testing. If you've received a lung cancer diagnosis or know someone who has, ask the doctor if biomarker testing should be performed. It may lead to a better outcome. 💓Many thanks to ALK+ International for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Jan Clark

Meet Felicina Tallarico, 68 years old, from Italy. 👋 After being diagnosed with lung cancer, Felicina was treated with chemotherapy. However, it was so hard on her that she couldn’t complete the four sessions. 💔 Biomarker testing enabled her to receive targeted therapy, and she feels like normal again. 😊💖✅ If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to ask if biomarker testing is right for you to ensure you receive the best treatment possible, which may lead to a better outcome! 💓Many thanks to WALCE for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Felicina Tallarico IT (Italian)

Meet Stephanie from Spain. 👋 She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016. Biomarker testing discovered that she has EGFR+ cancer, which has enabled her to receive targeted therapy. ✅ If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to ask if biomarker testing is right for you to ensure you receive the best treatment options possible, which may lead to a better outcome! 💪💓Many thanks to AEACAP - Asociación Española de Afectados de Cancer de Pulmón for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Stephanie Oyonarte da Rocha (Spanish)

Meet Maria from Spain. 👋She has stage 4 lung cancer. 🤍 Biomarker testing revealed that Maria had EGFR+ lung cancer, allowing her to access targeted therapies. ✅ Receiving these personalised treatments has allowed Maria to return to a more normal life. If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, ask your doctor if biomarker testing should be performed. It can open up new treatment pathways that could increase the chances of a better outcome! Talk to your healthcare professional today to see whether you could benefit from biomarker testing. 💓Many thanks to AEACaP for their assistance in recording this video. 🔍For further information, check out: https://www.getchecked.eu/ This site is available in 17 languages. Don't wait, #gettested!
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My Lung Cancer Story Biomarker Edition – Maria Angeles Marín (Spanish)

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My Lung Cancer Story – Merel Hennink

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