Christy Fischer, a miraculous 17-year stage IV lung cancer survivor, connects with us to discuss stress, stigma and significant changes in the treatment landscape. Hear how Christy transformed a daunting diagnosis into hope for others.

This educational and inspirational episode touches upon the raw emotions of what it is like to live (and thrive!) with advanced cancer.

0:17 Intro

1:55 Christy's first diagnosis

3:53 Reacting to Stage IV lung cancer

5:28 Initiating treatment

7:18 The lung cancer stigma

9:51 Finding the right doctor

11:16 How lung cancer care changed over 17 years

14:20 Clinical trial participation

16:51 Becoming an advocate

20:33 Advice for physicians diagnosing lung cancer

22:18 How to keep living after diagnosis

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