In 2018, LuAnn’s life changed forever. She was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, (Neuroendocrine lung cancer), along with thyroid cancer. It all started with what she thought was walking pneumonia. A lung X-ray revealed something much more serious. She was the first person in her family, on either side, to be diagnosed...
Carol will be the first to tell you her story is a bit unusual. She was born with multiple tumors and underwent radiation treatment as an infant and toddler. Back then, radiation therapy was seen as a “miraculous treatment” that could make problems “disappear,” though much less was known about its long-term side effects. In...
Nancy started getting annual mammograms at age 30. In October 2019, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy, followed by radiation, finishing in March 2020, just as the pandemic began. During recovery, she spent a lot of time isolated, unable to be around people. She cried every day after returning from radiation,...
In November 2023, a prostate cancer diagnosis altered the course of one man’s life. Facing late-stage cancer, Kwami was referred by his urologists in Everett, Washington, to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, where he began treatment in January 2024. His treatment plan was intensive, combining androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. His...
In 2015, Edna received a life-altering cancer diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma during routine blood work. Initially, she thought she was just dealing with anemia, so the news came as a shock. She struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis and hesitated to share it with her family, friends, and students at first. As a dance...
In 2023, Kristina was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Breast Cancer (Triple Negative) and finished her treatment 6 months later which showed a complete response to treatment, meaning no evidence of disease. This made her feel so relieved and grateful for the amazing care she received at EvergreenHealth. When she was in treatment,...
In 2006, as a cancer survivor, and the President of Washington Women Lawyers, I and two other survivors co-authored the “Breast Cancer Legal Resources Guide” for the Washington State Bar In 2006, as a cancer survivor, and the President of Washington Women Lawyers, I and two other survivors co-authored the “Breast Cancer Legal Resources Guide”...
Norman was diagnosed with metastatic (Stage 4) Prostate cancer at the end of May 2022. After having some issues with his left leg that required medical imaging, they discovered lesions, so was sent to a urologist who confirmed the diagnosis. He saw an oncologist and completed 5 sessions of chemotherapy. He is still on a...
Marcia was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2021 and found her way to Cancer Lifeline 6 months later as her social workers from Virginia Mason referred her to us. She was amazed at the volume of programs for those living with cancer and their loved ones and that the programs were all free! When...
I was on a layover in Tampa Florida when I noticed feeling a sore throat coming on. I had 2 more layovers to complete my trip and my throat progressively worsened. When I arrived back home in Seattle I went to an urgent care for a “Z” pack as I was certain I had strep...
