Glenda's story

When Glenda was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer in 2014 at just 57 years old, she was in shock.  “I had never smoked a day in my life,” Glenda said.

Glenda

Glenda at home with her dog Charlie.

For months, Glenda had been seeking answers.  She visited doctors, underwent countless tests, and was misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis.  It wasn’t until a family member helped her see a specialist that the truth was uncovered.  A full-body scan revealed a tumour on her lung, and her hip had become so compromised due to the cancer metastasising that her leg could break at any moment.

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