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Three years ago, I was diagnosed with lung cancer.
I didn’t know what the next three months would hold — let alone three years.

In this episode of Lung Cancer Strong, I’m sharing the most important things I’ve learned in three years of living with stage 4 lung cancer — not as medical advice, but as lived experience from the patient perspective.

These are the things I wish someone had told me at the beginning:

· What really matters (and what doesn’t)

· How to protect your mindset

· How to advocate for yourself

· Where to find real, credible information

· Why long-term survival is possible

If you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or have been living with lung cancer for years — this episode is for you.

Helpful Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• PubMed (NIH Biomedical Research Database)
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• ClinicalTrials.gov
  https://clinicaltrials.gov
• https://go2.org
• https://www.lungevity.org
• https://www.whiteribbonproject.org
• https://www.lung.org
• https://egfrcancer.org
• https://alkpositive.org
• https://exon20group.org
• https://younglungcancer.org
• https://www.iaslc.org
• https://upstage.cancer.gov
• https://thepatientstory.com
• https://nutritionfacts.org/audio
• https://www.joelosteen.com/podcast
• Radical Remission – Kelly A. Turner, PhD
• Radical Hope – Kelly A. Turner, PhD
• Becoming Supernatural – Dr. Joe Dispenza
• Will to Live – Paul Seyfirth
• Living with Terminal Cancer – William E. Schuette
• Cured – Jeffrey Rediger, MD, MDiv

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🫁 About Lung Cancer Strong: Lung Cancer Strong is a docuseries-style podcast and YouTube channel that shares the deeply personal journey of host Tina Powell, a stage 4 lung cancer patient and survivor, alongside candid conversations with others impacted by the disease. The podcast will also offer first-hand interviews with knowledgeable experts in health, science, nutrition, alternative medicine, and finance to discuss issues relating to navigating the various complexities of this disease. The series provides honest, unfiltered stories and perspectives, giving patients, caregivers, and the broader community a place to feel seen, understood, and supported with information from the patient’s perspective.

📺 Find Us and Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LungCancerStrong

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One breath, one story, one day at a time.

Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your oncologist, doctors and medical team for questions specific to your own health, diagnosis and treatment.

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If you’ve had a CT scan, a PET scan, and now they’re recommending a bronchoscopy—this video is for you.You’re probably feeling very nervous, anxious, and even scared. I know. I’ve been there myself.

Hi I’m Tina Powell, Stage 4 cancer survivor, thriver, patient, and your host for lung cancer strong. Since being diagnosed nearly three years ago, I’ve had a 2 bronchoscopies, which is the focus of today’s YouTube video. I’ve also had nearly 30 rounds of chemo, 33 rounds of radiation to my chest, and 3 rounds of cyberknife and 1 round of stereotactic radiosurgery to the brain. It’s why I started this YouTube channel 56 days ago. To share my experiences and to tell you guys what to expect. But please remember today’s video on bronchoscopies is not medical advice, but me sharing and documenting my own personal journey in hopes that it helps you.

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🫁 About Lung Cancer Strong: Lung Cancer Strong is a docuseries-style podcast and YouTube channel that shares the deeply personal journey of host Tina Powell, a stage 4 lung cancer patient and survivor, alongside candid conversations with others impacted by the disease. The podcast will also offer first-hand interviews with knowledgeable experts in health, science, nutrition, alternative medicine, and finance to discuss issues relating to navigating the various complexities of this disease. The series provides honest, unfiltered stories and perspectives, giving patients, caregivers, and the broader community a place to feel seen, understood, and supported with information from the patient’s perspective.

📺 Find Us and Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LungCancerStrong

📧 Want to connect or share your story? Email tina@lungcancerstrong.com
Subscribe for more real, unfiltered patient stories and practical tips.
One breath, one story, one day at a time.

Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your oncologist, doctors and medical team for questions specific to your own health, diagnosis and treatment.

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Are you or someone you care about facing a PET scan soon? Feeling nervous, uncertain, or just wishing someone would finally explain the process from the patient’s perspective? You're in the right place. In this episode of Lung Cancer Strong, Tina Powell—stage 4 lung cancer survivor and thriver—walks you step by step through everything you need to know about PET scans. From what a PET scan actually is, how to prepare the day before, what happens on scan day, and crucial tips for managing results, Tina shares her honest experiences and practical advice to help you approach your appointment with greater confidence and clarity.

You'll learn:

• What "PET" really stands for and why it matters in cancer care
• How the scan works, and what you’ll feel (spoiler: it’s not painful!)
• What foods and habits to avoid before your scan
• Why your blood sugar matters—and how it can affect your appointment
• What happens during the “relaxation” period and inside the donut-shaped machine
• The importance of getting your scan on CD and sharing results thoughtfully
• How to protect your emotional boundaries when receiving and sharing news

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or just looking to understand what this pivotal scan means in a cancer journey, Tina’s
warmth and honesty will help you feel a little more grounded and a lot less
alone.

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🫁 About Lung Cancer Strong: Lung Cancer Strong is a docuseries-style podcast and YouTube channel that shares the deeply personal journey of host Tina Powell, a stage 4 lung cancer patient and survivor, alongside candid conversations with others impacted by the disease. The podcast will also offer first-hand interviews with knowledgeable experts in health, science, nutrition, alternative medicine, and finance to discuss issues relating to navigating the various complexities of this disease. The series provides honest, unfiltered stories and perspectives, giving patients, caregivers, and the broader community a place to feel seen, understood, and supported with information from the patient’s perspective.

📺 Find Us and Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LungCancerStrong

📧 Want to connect or share your story? Email tina@lungcancerstrong.com
Subscribe for more real, unfiltered patient stories and practical tips.
One breath, one story, one day at a time.

Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your oncologist, doctors and medical team for questions specific to your own health, diagnosis and treatment.