Lung Cancer

Rod Wellman, a 46-year-old lifelong athlete and never-smoker, was blindsided by a diagnosis of lung cancer. Thanks to his efforts to raise awareness, others are learning about the disease.

By In the Loop • December 10, 2019

In 2014, Katherine Bensen — a young, healthy non-smoker — learned her persistent cough was caused by stage IV lung cancer. She's found one key[...]

By In the Loop • July 9, 2019

A lung cancer diagnosis was unexpected for pastor (and nonsmoker) Kurt Jacobson. But so were the blessings: a medication he was eligible for due to a genetic mutation, and a chance to share his story.

By In the Loop • May 7, 2019

Rachael Drazan-Malmberg was just 31 when she was diagnosed with lung cancer, an experience that turned the former college hockey standout and member of Team[...]

By In the Loop • February 27, 2018

Mayo Clinic lung cancer patient Linda Wortman and her husband will attend next month's Super Bowl in Minneapolis. The couple was awarded the tickets after[...]

By In the Loop • January 18, 2018

Twenty percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Linda Wortman is one of them, and through a newfound passion, she's determined to[...]

By In the Loop • November 2, 2017

The lung cancer awareness event "O₂ and You" on Nov. 2 in Rochester will feature a variety of speakers, displays and exhibits, including a giant,[...]

By In the Loop • October 26, 2017

Amy Cierzan-Shaw was determined to see her daughter get married, despite a devastating cancer diagnosis months before the wedding. When her care team realized time[...]

By In the Loop • September 26, 2017

Linda Wortman shares her lung cancer survivor story with Team Draft.  For nearly two years, Linda Wortman thought she had SARS. Or TB. Or something along[...]

By In the Loop • August 19, 2014