Leah Phillips was just 43 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with an EGFR Exon-19 mutation. Despite her initial shock and a frustrating series of misdiagnoses, Leah’s determination and advocacy led to proper treatment.
In this cancer vlog, Leah shares her story from the onset of her symptoms, through the relentless pursuit of answers, to her current treatment with Tagrisso. Discover how Leah balances life as a mother of three, the impact of her diagnosis, and her advice on the importance of second opinions and being your own advocate.
Thank you, Leah, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Leah
0:40 First symptoms of lung cancer
6:25 Lung cancer diagnosis
10:11 Chemotherapy treatment options
13:39 I had to self-advocate for myself
18:11 I'm battling a cancer that can't be cured
21:58 Statistics are NOT always right
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