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“That’s why I’m so pleased I’ve found Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation; they’ve given me the confidence to talk more
openly about lung cancer. I’m putting myself out there, sharing my story, posting about my fundraising efforts on Facebook.
If you don’t like it, tough, move on and don’t bother to pass comment.

“Stephen is defined by how he lived, not how he died. If you’d like to know more about lung cancer, if you’d like to know
about the people it affects, then talk to me. Talk to Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

“I’m ashamed to say I knew absolutely nothing about lung cancer before Stephen’s diagnosis. Why would I need to know?
Don’t make the same mistake. Don’t think you’re immune. And, above all, don’t make a snap judgement if someone is brave
enough to share their story.”

Lisa is not alone; many of our patients and supporters speak of how they or their loved ones
felt to blame for having lung cancer and are left feeling isolated, even ashamed, as a result.
As the only UK lung cancer charity, we see it as our responsibility to challenge this so lung
cancer will start to get the attention and funding it so desperately needs.

You can join our fight. Share your story and hold your #HeadHigh like Lisa.

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