Kylie's Network has many stories to tell. These stories, in general, are personal stories from patients, family members, carers and friends, who have been touched by lung cancer and wish to share their experiences.
The Kylie Johnston Lung Cancer Network posted these stories on the website to provide:
Reality Check
I had a thought one day. What if the world really did revolve around me? What if everything that happens around me happens because I dream it into existence? Every event and every person I know. That would be why nothing bad ever happens to me. I can get into bad scrapes and have lots of close calls, but I always manage to come out on top. It was just a thought.
Bad things always happen to other people. I have never lost anyone close to me. No one I know has ever been tragically ill. My children are well. Of course I take all this for granted. I can't help it. It's just the way it is. You take things for granted that are always there. There's no reason not to.
Hello, my name is Roslyn Hogan, I am 59 years old, happily married for just on 38 years. I have 2 boys aged 34 and 31 and a beautiful daughter aged 26. I have been blessed with 2 adorable grandchildren – Luella 4 years and Murphy 20 months.
Two years ago today, 27 th August 2004, I was diagnosed with advanced stage IV Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer (Bronchio-alveoli). Both my lungs appeared to have been hit by a “snow storm”. Inoperable, incurable, not able to radiate - maybe chemotherapy could prolong my life?
Matt on his mission to visit as many places as he can
Well its now slightly over 2 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer incidentally whilst undergoing lung surgery. My diagnosis was stage 4, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer with Bronchioalveolar features to be exact. A terminal prognosis with even the best of current treatments.
Needless to say as a 30 year old non-smoker this came as quiet a blow. I was given 12-24 months to live with the immediate commencement of chemotherapy, or under a year without treatment.
My world changed forever on August 3 2004.
I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma at the age of 38. I had 2 kids who were 10 and 12 and a partner who was just devastated. I had just finished 6 years of a bitter battle in the Family Court and had just been promoted at my place of employment.
Life was great. Then it all came crashing down. I try not to think of that time in my life too often, it is painful and something I have left in the past. Put simply I was deemed inoperable and unable to have radiotherapy. Chemotherapy was my only option, so I went with it.
Marion on the phone offering her support to Australian Lung Foundation
Hi to you all,
Yes...I'm a lung cancer survivor too!
Here is my story:
On the 13 November 2005 I coughed up a few tiny spots of blood. This happened for two mornings in a row. Being a smoker for 30 years (I was 42 when diagnosed) I knew it wasn't a good sign because I had a cough for a few months in the mornings as well. I went to my GP and from that day the ball went rolling.
